Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader — Precision Cooking

Aramark; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in the Richmond, KY area to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines, while observing food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks in response to client requirements and business needs.

The position requires experience as a cook or related role, the ability to work independently, and a strong understanding of food preparation and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising staff or teams preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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, 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 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

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in the Richmond, KY area to prepare food according to standard recipes and production guidelines, while observing food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks in response to client requirements and business needs.

The position requires experience as a cook or related role, the ability to work independently, and a strong understanding of food preparation and safety regulations.