Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in West Virginia is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals according to standard recipes and guidelines while supervising staff and following rigorous food safety procedures. The role requires safely handling knives and equipment such as grills and ovens, and may entail mentoring team members and delegating tasks.

The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience in a cooking setting, along with hands-on cook experience and a valid food safety certification.

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 food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• 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

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Corporation in West Virginia is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals according to standard recipes and guidelines while supervising staff and following rigorous food safety procedures. The role requires safely handling knives and equipment such as grills and ovens, and may entail mentoring team members and delegating tasks.

The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience in a cooking setting, along with hands-on cook experience and a valid food safety certification.