Lead Cook: Team Leader & Master of Kitchen Prep

Aramark; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in the United States. The role involves cooking and food preparation following standardized recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation procedures.

The Lead Cook may supervise staff, delegate tasks, and adapt duties based on client requirements and business needs. Responsibilities include training, ensuring quality, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods and food safety.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises completion of tasks.
• Trains staff on duties, food safety, sanitation and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping and peeling.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and more.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses multiple cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Supervision experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food preparation knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in the United States. The role involves cooking and food preparation following standardized recipes and guidelines while adhering to safety and sanitation procedures.

The Lead Cook may supervise staff, delegate tasks, and adapt duties based on client requirements and business needs. Responsibilities include training, ensuring quality, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining food safety standards.