Lead Cook, School Nutrition Kitchen Leader

Aramark Corporation; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an experienced Lead Cook to prepare food per standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation. You may supervise staff, set up stations, and ensure proper handling of ingredients and equipment in a fast‑paced kitchen.

This role requires prior cooking experience, ability to work with limited supervision, knowledge of sanitation standards, and a commitment to customer service. Qualified candidates will hold a current food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and food preparation with adherence to recipes.
• Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and storage requirements.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff as needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for a service environment.

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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking an experienced Lead Cook to prepare food per standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation. You may supervise staff, set up stations, and ensure proper handling of ingredients and equipment in a fast‑paced kitchen.

This role requires prior cooking experience, ability to work with limited supervision, knowledge of sanitation standards, and a commitment to customer service. Qualified candidates will hold a current food safety certification.