Lead Cook - Anaheim Convention Center - Catering

Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $24.75

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 and facilities management serving millions of guests daily in over 15 countries around the world. The company is rooted in service and united by a shared purpose to make a meaningful impact for employees, clients, communities, and the planet. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aramark offers equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or protected veteran status. The company aims to foster a workplace that supports professional growth and personal development, believing that every employee’s career should cultivate talents, fuel passions, and provide a supportive environment for success.

The Lead Cook position at Aramark is a critical role responsible for preparing and cooking meals that adhere to standardized recipes and production guidelines while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards. This role involves hands-on food preparation including measuring, weighing, chopping, mixing, and cooking using various methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. The Lead Cook is entrusted with safely handling kitchen equipment like grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, slicers, and mixers, as well as food utensils including knives. Beyond food preparation, the Lead Cook may have supervisory responsibilities such as scheduling and assigning daily tasks to kitchen staff, training team members on cooking methods and safety protocols, and ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

This position offers an hourly wage of $24.75, reflecting Aramark's commitment to competitive compensation. As a valued member of the culinary team, the Lead Cook plays an essential role in maintaining high-quality food standards and excellent customer service within various client locations, which may influence specific job responsibilities. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating effective communication skills and a positive attitude towards guests, coworkers, and customers. Since Aramark is dedicated to safety, the Lead Cook must follow all company safety policies, food safety regulations, and ensure the security of company assets.

In addition to competitive pay, Aramark provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, work-life resources, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time off including parental leave, and disability coverage. These benefits support the workforce's wellbeing while enhancing job satisfaction. Aramark also complies with all applicable laws and ordinances concerning hiring practices, providing fair employment opportunities to qualified candidates regardless of past arrest or conviction records by following Fair Chance Ordinances.

Overall, the Lead Cook role at Aramark offers a meaningful career opportunity within a respected global company known for its inclusive culture, strong values, and commitment to excellence in food service and workplace safety. Individuals in this role will enjoy the chance to further their culinary skills, take on leadership responsibilities, and contribute to delivering exceptional food experiences for clients and guests worldwide.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
previous supervisor experience preferred
experience as a cook or in a related role required
ability to work independently with limited supervision
food safety certification required
physical ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods
ability to follow food safety and sanitation procedures
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