Lead Cook - Phillips Academy

Aramark; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. This role may supervise staff and delegate tasks, with responsibilities varying by location to meet client needs.

The position requires experience as a cook, strong knowledge of cooking methods and food safety, and the ability to train others. Candidates should be able to work independently and maintain high guest service standards.

Qualifications

• Supervision experience preferred for lead role.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises daily staff activities.
• 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, chopping and portioning.
• Safely uses knives and kitchen utensils.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams using various methods on meats/veggies.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation throughout service.
• Provides excellent guest service and maintains asset security.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Independence

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. The Lead Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities. The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Compensation

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $22.00 to $23.50. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Benefits

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

Job 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.

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

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).

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.