Hourly Sous Chef - FT & M-F

Little Elm, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, proudly operating in 15 countries around the world. With a deep-rooted commitment to service and a strong sense of purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact on its employees, clients, communities, and the environment. This company takes pride in serving millions of guests daily, delivering high-quality food and facilities management solutions with professionalism and care. Aramark values diversity and equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. As a reputable organization, Aramark emphasizes career development, passion, and growth, offering employees a platform to advance their skills and achieve their full potential.

The position of Lead Cook at Aramark is a vital role focused on food preparation and kitchen operations. The Lead Cook is responsible for following standardized recipes and production guidelines to prepare food safely and efficiently while adhering strictly to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. Mastery of kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, slicers, and mixers is essential, as well as proficient knife handling skills. This role not only entails cooking duties but also supervising kitchen staff, assigning daily tasks, and training employees on cooking techniques, safety protocols, and sanitation standards to maintain the highest quality of service. The Lead Cook takes charge of setting up the workstation with all required ingredients and tools, preparing ingredients by measuring, chopping, and trimming food items, and utilizing various cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming.

Additionally, the Lead Cook ensures proper food storage according to safety guidelines, maintains cleanliness and sanitization of the cooking and prep areas, and consistently delivers excellent customer service through a positive and professional attitude. Responsibilities extend to producing and maintaining work schedules, handling production records, and safeguarding company assets. This position may also involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, or extended periods of walking and standing, and may require specific uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) for safety compliance. Through this role, Aramark offers an opportunity for individuals who thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments and enjoy leading teams to contribute an essential role to the company’s mission of outstanding service and quality food delivery.

Job Requirements

Food safety certification required
previous supervisor experience preferred
experience as a cook or related role required
ability to work independently with limited supervision
ability to safely handle knives and kitchen equipment
ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
physical ability to perform lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking or standing
willingness to wear uniforms and use personal protective equipment
effective communication skills
basic math skills

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