Senior Cook & Kitchen Team Lead

Aramark; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Lead Cook to manage food preparation and production in accordance with recipes and safety guidelines. The role involves supervising staff, estimating needs, and ensuring sanitation and quality across all kitchen activities.

The Lead Cook will handle knives and equipment safely and work within client requirements and business needs, providing strong customer service and efficient station operations.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates math and counting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and safety procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent worker

Food safety

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Lead Cook to manage food preparation and production in accordance with recipes and safety guidelines. The role involves supervising staff, estimating needs, and ensuring sanitation and quality across all kitchen activities.

The Lead Cook will handle knives and equipment safely and work within client requirements and business needs, providing strong customer service and efficient station operations.