Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
training programs
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, operating in 15 countries around the world. With a strong commitment to service excellence and community impact, Aramark caters to millions of guests every day by delivering quality food and facilities management solutions across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, business, and sports and leisure. By fostering a culture rooted in service and united by purpose, Aramark emphasizes professional growth, equal opportunity, and sustainability, aiming to create positive experiences for employees, customers, partners, and the communities they serve.
The role of Lead Cook at Aramark is vital in ensuring the preparation and cooking of food adhere to established recipes and production guidelines while maintaining stringent food safety and sanitation standards. This position requires hands-on involvement in food preparation, cooking, and presentation using various cooking techniques and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers. The Lead Cook is also entrusted with supervising kitchen staff, scheduling daily work activities, and training team members on job duties and safety procedures, reflecting the importance of leadership skills in this role. This position may involve variable responsibilities depending on client requirements and business needs at specific locations.
The Lead Cook is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of food preparation principles, proper food handling, and sanitation practices in order to maintain high-quality food service while ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations. The individual in this role should demonstrate proficiency in working independently with limited supervision, exhibiting strong organizational skills to manage work schedules and prepare production records. Physical demands of the role include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and prolonged standing or walking, and may require the use of uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Working at Aramark provides an environment that values teamwork, positive customer service, and effective communication. This is a full-time position that offers a fantastic opportunity for those who have prior cooking experience and are looking to advance into a supervisory role within a reputable and globally recognized company. Aramark’s commitment to employee development means that those in the Lead Cook role can expect to acquire new skills, face new challenges, and have the chance to make a meaningful impact in their work environment.
The role of Lead Cook at Aramark is vital in ensuring the preparation and cooking of food adhere to established recipes and production guidelines while maintaining stringent food safety and sanitation standards. This position requires hands-on involvement in food preparation, cooking, and presentation using various cooking techniques and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers. The Lead Cook is also entrusted with supervising kitchen staff, scheduling daily work activities, and training team members on job duties and safety procedures, reflecting the importance of leadership skills in this role. This position may involve variable responsibilities depending on client requirements and business needs at specific locations.
The Lead Cook is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of food preparation principles, proper food handling, and sanitation practices in order to maintain high-quality food service while ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations. The individual in this role should demonstrate proficiency in working independently with limited supervision, exhibiting strong organizational skills to manage work schedules and prepare production records. Physical demands of the role include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and prolonged standing or walking, and may require the use of uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Working at Aramark provides an environment that values teamwork, positive customer service, and effective communication. This is a full-time position that offers a fantastic opportunity for those who have prior cooking experience and are looking to advance into a supervisory role within a reputable and globally recognized company. Aramark’s commitment to employee development means that those in the Lead Cook role can expect to acquire new skills, face new challenges, and have the chance to make a meaningful impact in their work environment.
Job Requirements
- Food safety certification required
- experience as a cook or related role required
- ability to work independently with limited supervision required
- basic math skills required
- physical ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods
- willingness to wear uniforms and use personal protective equipment
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Job 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
Job Duties
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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