Lead Cook: Team Leadership in Safe, Fresh Kitchen

Aramark; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark in Cross River, NY is hiring a Lead Cook to prepare food per recipes and guidelines, safely operate kitchen equipment, and potentially supervise staff. This role requires strong attention to food safety and sanitation standards, with responsibilities that vary by client needs.

The position is located near Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free SD, offering an hourly compensation range of $21.00 to $23.00 and a benefits package that may include health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

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 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

Interpersonal skills

Math and counting

Communication skills

Tools

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Cross River, NY is hiring a Lead Cook to prepare food per recipes and guidelines, safely operate kitchen equipment, and potentially supervise staff. This role requires strong attention to food safety and sanitation standards, with responsibilities that vary by client needs.

The position is located near Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free SD, offering an hourly compensation range of $21.00 to $23.00 and a benefits package that may include health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.