Lead Cook – Team Mentor & Culinary Excellence

Aramark Corporation; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food per standard recipes and guidelines, ensuring safety and sanitation. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks to meet client needs and business requirements.

The position emphasizes safe knife handling, operation of grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, and consistent work production across shifts. Benefits and requirements vary by location.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a kitchen or food service setting.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking methods.
• Understanding of food safety, handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Ability to perform basic math and counting tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on duties, safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, cutting, and handling items.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food preparation knowledge

Food safety regulations

Math and counting

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food per standard recipes and guidelines, ensuring safety and sanitation. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks to meet client needs and business requirements.

The position emphasizes safe knife handling, operation of grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, and consistent work production across shifts. Benefits and requirements vary by location.