Lead Cook - Meeting Street School

Aramark Corporation; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Cook to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will assist in food preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards while delivering excellent customer service. This position offers an opportunity to develop your culinary skills and contribute to a team that values service and community. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Experience in food prep or food service-related work preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and knife handling essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate food preparation tasks and ensure safety standards.
• Prepare ingredients and maintain cleanliness in the workstation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Knife Handling

Food Safety Regulations

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Cook is responsible for assisting cooks, chefs, or food service managers by preparing ingredients for recipes and performing other food preparation and service tasks. The Food Prep Worker should prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

JOB TYPE: Full Time
SHIFT: AM | No Weekends | No Holiday

NOTE: A copy of your resume is needed to be considered for this position.

JOB ID: 572002

Job Responsibilities

1. Lead and coordinate the work of others, without direct performance management responsibilities
2. Prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
3. Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
4. Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
5. Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
6. Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
7. Accurately stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
8. Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
9. Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
10. Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
11. Ensures security of company assets

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

1. Demonstrated expertise in food prep or food service-related work preferred.
2. Knowledge of various food prep methods, accurate knife handling, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage preferred
3. Exercise considerable judgment based on previous experience to solve problems
4. Must be able to acquire food safety certification
5. Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
6. Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook,Instagram and Twitter.