Hourly Sous Chef - FT & M-F

Carrollton, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.25 - $20.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Established with a strong commitment to service, Aramark is rooted in a purpose that unites its people to make a positive impact on their communities, partners, employees, and the planet. The company embraces diversity and equality, providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an environment where all employees can thrive without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. Aramark values the growth and development of its workforce, offering a career path that nurtures talents, fuels passions, and empowers professional advancement.

The Lead Cook role at Aramark is integral to delivering high-quality food preparation and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. This role requires a skilled cook with the ability to follow standardized recipes and production guidelines while effectively managing kitchen operations. The Lead Cook not only prepares and cooks food using various methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming but also sets up workstations with necessary ingredients and equipment, ensuring smooth workflow throughout the shift. Safety is paramount in this position, requiring proficiency in handling kitchen utensils and equipment, including knives, grills, fryers, ovens, and mixers. Moreover, the Lead Cook oversees the storage of food, maintaining compliance with food safety policies to prevent contamination and spoilage.

In addition to food preparation, the Lead Cook assumes supervisory responsibilities, which include scheduling and assigning daily work activities, training and guiding kitchen staff on job duties, safety procedures, and cooking techniques, and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. This leadership component demands excellent interpersonal skills, effective communication, and the ability to motivate and coordinate a team to maintain high standards of service and food quality.

Physical demands are inherent to this role, with requirements to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods, often in a fast-paced environment. The position may also require the use of uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) to comply with workplace safety standards. Working independently with limited supervision is critical, alongside a proactive approach to maintaining sanitation, cleansing work areas, and upholding Aramark's safety policies.

Aramark's Lead Cook position exemplifies the company's mission-driven culture, offering a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for those passionate about culinary arts and team leadership. Prospective candidates will find themselves in a dynamic work environment committed to personal and professional growth, driven by a collective effort to do great things for guests and the community. For those who are adept at managing kitchen operations while fostering a positive and safe working atmosphere, this role is an excellent fit with potential for career development within Aramark's expansive global platform.

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
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 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, 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
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