Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Plano, TX is seeking a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food to standard recipes while following food safety and sanitation guidelines. The role may supervise kitchen staff and delegate tasks to meet client requirements.

You will set up workstations, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and stoves, train staff on proper methods, and maintain quality and guest service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and storage practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety, sanitation procedures, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests and staff.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Food safety certification

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Plano, TX is seeking a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food to standard recipes while following food safety and sanitation guidelines. The role may supervise kitchen staff and delegate tasks to meet client requirements.

You will set up workstations, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and stoves, train staff on proper methods, and maintain quality and guest service in a fast-paced environment.