Lead Cook

Denton, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $20.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, dedicated to delivering high-quality experiences to millions of guests every day across 15 countries worldwide. With a mission rooted in service and a commitment to making a positive impact on communities, partners, and the planet, Aramark fosters a culture of growth, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. The company is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and diversity, ensuring all employees can participate fully and without discrimination in every aspect of their work environment.

The Lead Cook position at Aramark is a vital role within the food service team, re... Show More

Job Requirements

Food safety certification
experience as a cook or related role
ability to work independently with limited supervision
basic knowledge of food preparation and safety
physical ability to perform lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and prolonged standing
willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment
effective 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, 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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