Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines while maintaining safety and sanitation. This role may supervise staff and adapt to client requirements across locations.

You will handle knives and kitchen tools, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure timely service while delivering friendly guest interactions. The position requires attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to food safety standards across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a food-service setting.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Solid knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Strong math/counting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises daily work activities.
• Trains staff on food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steam, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies; cleans and sanitizes areas.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Follows Aramark safety policies; ensures assets security.
• Produces and maintains work schedules; may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines while maintaining safety and sanitation. This role may supervise staff and adapt to client requirements across locations.

You will handle knives and kitchen tools, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure timely service while delivering friendly guest interactions. The position requires attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to food safety standards across all shifts.