Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Texas seeks a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standardized recipes and production guidelines while supervising staff and upholding food safety and sanitation standards. This role involves knife handling and operating grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.

The Lead Cook will train staff, assign tasks, and ensure consistent quality and guest service. Physical requirements include lifting and standing for extended periods, with shifts varying by client location.

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 basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensures quality portioning and presentation.
• Maintains positive guest service at all times.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Work independently

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math and counting

Interpersonal & communication

Job description

Aramark in Texas seeks a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standardized recipes and production guidelines while supervising staff and upholding food safety and sanitation standards. This role involves knife handling and operating grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.

The Lead Cook will train staff, assign tasks, and ensure consistent quality and guest service. Physical requirements include lifting and standing for extended periods, with shifts varying by client location.