Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader | Food Safety Expert

Aramark; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook to prepare food following standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. Responsibilities include supervising staff, training on safety, and operating kitchen equipment.

This position may vary by location based on client needs and business requirements. The ideal candidate has supervisor experience, is able to work independently, and holds a 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 basic principles of 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, 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 role experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook to prepare food following standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. Responsibilities include supervising staff, training on safety, and operating kitchen equipment.

This position may vary by location based on client needs and business requirements. The ideal candidate has supervisor experience, is able to work independently, and holds a food safety certification.