Hourly Sous Chef - FT & M-F

Celina, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, operating across 15 countries worldwide. With a mission rooted in service, Aramark dedicates itself to making a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the environment. The company believes strongly in equal employment opportunity and fosters an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are encouraged to develop their talents, pursue their passions, and achieve professional growth. Whether you are looking for a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or a great place to work, Aramark focuses on supporting its team members to reach their full potential. The company serves millions of customers daily by providing innovative food and facility solutions tailored to meet various client needs.

The Lead Cook role at Aramark is a pivotal position within their culinary team. This role involves cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while strictly adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Lead Cook plays a vital role in maintaining food quality and safety standards by properly using kitchen tools such as knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers. This position requires an individual who can handle multiple cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and more to create delicious and visually appealing meals. The Lead Cook not only prepares and arranges food but also supervises kitchen staff by scheduling daily work activities, training employees on cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation procedures, and delegating responsibilities effectively.

This role is designed for someone comfortable working independently with limited supervision while also possessing leadership skills to oversee and motivate a kitchen team. The duties may vary by location to meet client requirements and business needs, therefore flexibility and adaptability are key. The Lead Cook ensures all workstations are efficiently set up with necessary ingredients and equipment to support smooth kitchen operations. Maintaining excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, and coworkers is an important aspect of this position, reflecting Aramark's commitment to service excellence. Physical demands of the role may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing, with the possibility that uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required for safety. Overall, this position offers an opportunity to grow as a culinary professional within a supportive and service-oriented global company.

Job Requirements

Previous experience as a cook or in a related culinary role required
food safety certification required
ability to work independently with minimal supervision
strong knowledge of food safety protocols and cooking methods
ability to train and supervise kitchen staff
physical ability to lift, bend, push, pull and stand for extended periods
willingness to wear uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment as required

Job Qualifications

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
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing
This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job Duties

The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures
The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc
The Lead Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities
The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs
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