Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to manage daily food preparation following recipes and guidelines. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and accurate production records while supervising staff and ensuring high-quality service.

Candidates should have prior supervisory experience, be knowledgeable in various cooking methods, and hold a food safety certification. The position requires the ability to work independently and maintain excellent guest relations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• 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, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to manage daily food preparation following recipes and guidelines. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and accurate production records while supervising staff and ensuring high-quality service.

Candidates should have prior supervisory experience, be knowledgeable in various cooking methods, and hold a food safety certification. The position requires the ability to work independently and maintain excellent guest relations in a fast-paced environment.