Senior Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation standards. You may supervise staff and delegate responsibilities depending on location.

You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure timely service with a positive guest experience. The role requires prior cooking experience and food safety certification; training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations
• Food safety certification required

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

Cook or related role

Independent work

Basic math skills

Interpersonal & communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation standards. You may supervise staff and delegate responsibilities depending on location.

You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure timely service with a positive guest experience. The role requires prior cooking experience and food safety certification; training will be provided as needed.