Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; Selinsgrove, Northern (Snyder County, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks, with responsibilities varying by location and client requirements.

Proficiency with knives and kitchen equipment is expected. The position emphasizes safe food handling, accurate measurement, and following established guidelines for quality and efficiency in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience supervising kitchen staff and delegating tasks.
• Proficient in following standard recipes and production guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, handling, sanitation and storage regulations.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills; accurate measurement and portioning.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures, 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.

Skills

Supervising staff

Cooking experience

Independent work

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines while adhering to safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks, with responsibilities varying by location and client requirements.

Proficiency with knives and kitchen equipment is expected. The position emphasizes safe food handling, accurate measurement, and following established guidelines for quality and efficiency in a fast-paced