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Aramark

Lead Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Aramark is a leading provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services across various industries, including education, healthcare, business, and sports & entertainment. Serving millions of guests daily in 15 countries around the world, Aramark is committed to delivering exceptional experiences while fostering a culture rooted in service, inclusion, and respect. The company emphasizes growth and development opportunities for all employees, focusing on professional growth, skill enhancement, and career advancement. Aramark operates with a strong dedication to diversity, equity, and equality, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and offering equal employment opportunities across all levels.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous cooking experience required
  • Food safety certification required
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Physical ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods
  • Willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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 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 various 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 Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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