Lead Cook - Daymark

Grand Prairie, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.50 - $21.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Uniform allowance

training programs

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities management services, operating in 15 countries and serving millions of guests daily. Rooted in service and united by a strong purpose, Aramark is dedicated to making a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters an inclusive environment where every employee enjoys equal employment opportunity, free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics. Aramark emphasizes career development, providing opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and a supportive workplace culture. As a recognized food service provider, Aramark offers diverse dining experiences across various sectors, including healthcare, education, sports venues, and corporate settings. This ensures employees gain valuable experience working in dynamic environments dedicated to delivering quality service and culinary excellence.

The Lead Cook position at Aramark plays a critical role in the preparation and cooking of food products, ensuring adherence to standardized recipes, production guidelines, and stringent food safety and sanitation standards. This supervisory role involves managing kitchen staff, delegating daily tasks, and training team members on proper cooking techniques and food handling protocols. The Lead Cook is responsible for setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, and operating kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers. Precision in cooking methods—such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming—is essential to maintain consistency and quality. Additionally, the Lead Cook ensures proper food storage and sanitation of work areas and utensils, upholding Aramark’s commitment to health and safety. The role demands excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude to foster a collaborative and respectful kitchen environment. Physical demands include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing and walking, with adherence to uniform and personal protective equipment requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity for cooks with supervisory experience or career aspirations in culinary leadership to grow professionally within a supportive and mission-driven organization.

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
Proven knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations
Food safety certification required
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods
Ability to use personal protective equipment and follow uniform requirements

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