Lead Cook: Lead Kitchen Team & Create Dishes

Aramark Correctional Services; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Lead Cook position involves cooking and preparing meals per recipes while following safety standards. The role may supervise staff, set up stations, and ensure sanitation and quality. Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $23.50 per hour with benefits described.

Responsibilities include training staff, following safety protocols, and maintaining records. Requirements include prior cooking or supervisory experience, food safety certification, and strong communication skills for a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Prior supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of food preparation, 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 supervises daily staff activities.
• Trains staff on food safety and sanitation procedures and 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 items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
• Follows Aramark safety policies including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food safety regulations

Food safety certification

Math and counting

Interpersonal & communication

Job description

Aramark Lead Cook position involves cooking and preparing meals per recipes while following safety standards. The role may supervise staff, set up stations, and ensure sanitation and quality. Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $23.50 per hour with benefits described.

Responsibilities include training staff, following safety protocols, and maintaining records. Requirements include prior cooking or supervisory experience, food safety certification, and strong communication skills for a fast-paced