Lead Cook: Mentor Kitchen Team & Elevate Every Plate

Aramark Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare foods according to standard recipes and production guidelines, while upholding food safety and sanitation practices. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks based on client needs and location requirements.

The role emphasizes safe knife handling, operation of ovens, grills and other equipment, and maintaining high service standards for guests and clients.

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 the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Food safety certification required
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on duties, safety and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• 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.
• Properly stores food and maintains sanitation.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with guests and coworkers.
• Follows safety policies and secures company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food preparation knowledge

Math & counting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare foods according to standard recipes and production guidelines, while upholding food safety and sanitation practices. You may supervise staff and delegate tasks based on client needs and location requirements.

The role emphasizes safe knife handling, operation of ovens, grills and other equipment, and maintaining high service standards for guests and clients.