Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

ARAMARK; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Richardson, TX is seeking a Lead Cook to lead daily cooking operations, follow standard recipes, and uphold safety and sanitation standards.

You will supervise kitchen staff, train on food safety, and ensure timely preparation of meals while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. This role requires ability to work independently and manage production records as client needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.

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

Cook experience

Independent work capability

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal & communication skills

Job description

Aramark in Richardson, TX is seeking a Lead Cook to lead daily cooking operations, follow standard recipes, and uphold safety and sanitation standards.

You will supervise kitchen staff, train on food safety, and ensure timely preparation of meals while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. This role requires ability to work independently and manage production records as client needs evolve.