Hourly Sous Chef - FT & M-F

Prosper, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

flexible schedules

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of people across 15 countries worldwide. With a strong commitment to service and a deep-rooted purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring equal employment opportunity for all individuals irrespective of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Aramark is dedicated to creating a workplace where employees can develop their talents, fuel their passions, and grow professionally, offering opportunities that match a wide range of career aspirations.

The Lead Cook role at Aramark is instrumental in maintaining the high standards of food preparation and safety that the company is known for. This role involves cooking and preparing food according to standardized recipes and production guidelines while strictly adhering to food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The Lead Cook must be proficient in safely handling various kitchen tools and equipment such as knives, grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, ensuring that food is prepared efficiently and meets quality standards. This position may also include supervisory responsibilities, where the Lead Cook schedules and assigns daily tasks to other kitchen employees, trains staff on proper cooking methods and safety protocols, and oversees the overall food production process.

This dynamic role demands a strong focus on maintaining cleanliness and sanitation within work areas and equipment, as well as a commitment to customer service with a positive attitude toward guests, colleagues, and clients. The position requires the ability to operate multiple cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and more, while also managing food storage in compliance with food safety policies. Lead Cooks at Aramark are expected to maintain security of company assets and contribute to the production and maintenance of work schedules and production records. With duties that may vary depending on the location and specific client needs, this role offers a valuable opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to advance their leadership skills in a respected and fast-paced food service environment. Aramark embraces a culture of continuous learning and flexibility, recognizing that job duties may evolve to meet business demands. Candidates for the Lead Cook position are typically those with experience as cooks, leadership capabilities, and certification in food safety. This role may involve physical tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods, and may require wearing uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE). Overall, the Lead Cook at Aramark plays a vital part in delivering excellent food service and ensuring a safe, efficient, and team-oriented kitchen operation environment.

Job Requirements

Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
Experience as a cook or related role required
Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
Food safety certification required
Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to safely handle knives and kitchen equipment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to comply with Aramark safety, sanitation, and food handling policies
Physical ability to perform tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, standing for extended periods
Willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)

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, 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