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Aramark

Lead Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $24.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by a common purpose, Aramark strives to do great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and given equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aramark believes in nurturing careers by helping employees develop their talents, fuel their passions, and empower their professional growth, making it an... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • food safety certification required
  • previous cooking experience
  • ability to supervise and train kitchen staff
  • knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures
  • ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
  • good physical stamina to meet the demands of the job
  • ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors

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 Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location