Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development programs
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Rooted in a strong commitment to service and united by a common purpose, Aramark is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for clients and communities alike. The company emphasizes equity, inclusion, and personal development, ensuring every employee feels welcomed and empowered to grow professionally. Aramark also upholds rigorous safety and compliance standards to protect employees and guests, while actively contributing to the long-term sustainability of the planet. They provide excellent career opportunities where employees can develop skills, pursue new challenges, and contribute meaningfully to the service industry.
The role of Lead Cook at Aramark is essential to maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. This position involves cooking and preparing food using standardized recipes and production guidelines, adhering strictly to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Lead Cook is responsible not only for preparing meals but also for safely operating kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers. A major aspect of this role includes supervising and training kitchen staff, scheduling work activities, and delegating responsibilities to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
A successful candidate will have experience in cooking and food preparation, along with supervisory capabilities, to lead the kitchen team effectively. This position requires knowledge of food safety certifications, proper food handling, and sanitation that comply with industry standards. The Lead Cook oversees ingredient preparation, including weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling, and ensures all workstations are fully stocked and organized for efficiency. The individual must follow production guidelines meticulously while handling diverse cooking methods like baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming to produce high-quality meals.
Attention to detail in food presentation by garnishing and portioning meals according to established standards is critical in this role. Additionally, the Lead Cook is accountable for maintaining a clean and sanitized kitchen environment by properly cleaning equipment, utensils, and work areas. Customer service skills are also valued, as the Lead Cook interacts with guests, customers, and co-workers professionally and positively.
This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced kitchen environment that may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended periods of walking and standing, and wearing uniforms or personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by safety protocols. Employment at Aramark emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability, as duties may evolve with client needs or business requirements.
Joining Aramark as a Lead Cook means being part of a respected organization that values employee growth and community impact. The company fosters a culture where each employee contributes to the mission of excellence in service, helping individuals succeed in their roles while making a positive difference for the communities they serve. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary skills, gain leadership experience, and work within a supportive team environment committed to food quality and safety.
The role of Lead Cook at Aramark is essential to maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. This position involves cooking and preparing food using standardized recipes and production guidelines, adhering strictly to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Lead Cook is responsible not only for preparing meals but also for safely operating kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers. A major aspect of this role includes supervising and training kitchen staff, scheduling work activities, and delegating responsibilities to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
A successful candidate will have experience in cooking and food preparation, along with supervisory capabilities, to lead the kitchen team effectively. This position requires knowledge of food safety certifications, proper food handling, and sanitation that comply with industry standards. The Lead Cook oversees ingredient preparation, including weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling, and ensures all workstations are fully stocked and organized for efficiency. The individual must follow production guidelines meticulously while handling diverse cooking methods like baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming to produce high-quality meals.
Attention to detail in food presentation by garnishing and portioning meals according to established standards is critical in this role. Additionally, the Lead Cook is accountable for maintaining a clean and sanitized kitchen environment by properly cleaning equipment, utensils, and work areas. Customer service skills are also valued, as the Lead Cook interacts with guests, customers, and co-workers professionally and positively.
This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced kitchen environment that may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended periods of walking and standing, and wearing uniforms or personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by safety protocols. Employment at Aramark emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability, as duties may evolve with client needs or business requirements.
Joining Aramark as a Lead Cook means being part of a respected organization that values employee growth and community impact. The company fosters a culture where each employee contributes to the mission of excellence in service, helping individuals succeed in their roles while making a positive difference for the communities they serve. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary skills, gain leadership experience, and work within a supportive team environment committed to food quality and safety.
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
- Food safety certification required
- Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Physical ability to perform lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended walking and standing
- Willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
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)
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