Lead Cook

Chandler, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $21.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Uniform allowance

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, operating in 15 countries and serving millions of guests daily. Rooted in service and united by its purpose, Aramark is committed to making a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company values equal employment opportunities and fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and every individual is empowered to grow professionally. With a focus on talent development, passion fueling, and career empowerment, Aramark offers its employees a dynamic environment to pursue new challenges, find a sense of belonging, and achieve their full potential. More information about Aramark’s culture and opportunities can be found at www.aramarkcareers.com or by following them on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

The Lead Cook position at Aramark is a pivotal role responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while strictly adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The location for this role is conveniently situated a short drive from Maricopa, making it accessible for local candidates. This role involves the safe handling of kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, knives, and other utensils. The Lead Cook will oversee kitchen staff, assign daily activities, and ensure that all food preparation and cooking protocols meet Aramark’s high standards. This role may vary slightly depending on client-specific requirements and business needs.

In addition to food preparation, the Lead Cook is responsible for training and guiding kitchen staff on job duties, cooking methods, and sanitation practices to maintain food quality and safety. Preparing ingredients involves measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of food preparation techniques. The Lead Cook also manages the clean-up process by sanitizing work areas, equipment, and utensils to maintain the highest level of kitchen hygiene. Customer service is an integral component of this role as maintaining a positive attitude towards guests, clients, and coworkers is essential to creating a welcoming environment.

The role also requires the Lead Cook to produce and maintain work schedules and may involve preparing production records to track food preparation and inventory. Aramark emphasizes flexibility and adaptability in its workforce, noting that job duties may change or expand to meet evolving business needs. This ensures that employees like the Lead Cook are continually engaged and contributing to the company’s mission of delivering exceptional experiences. The position demands physical stamina for lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking and standing. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with all safety policies are mandatory.

Overall, this role is designed for individuals who are passionate about food service, eager to lead and mentor others, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and customer satisfaction within a vibrant and supportive company culture.

Job Requirements

Previous supervisor experience preferred
experience as a cook or related role required
ability to work independently with limited supervision
knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations
food safety certification
basic math and counting skills
effective interpersonal and 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
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
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