Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. With a deep commitment to service and a strong sense of purpose, Aramark aims to make a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters an inclusive work environment where every employee has equal opportunity to grow, develop new skills, and pursue their passions and professional goals. Aramark's mission is not only to provide outstanding service but to do great things for people and communities while emphasizing sustainability and ethical practices.
The Lead Cook position at Aramark is a dynamic role responsible for cooking and preparing food while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sanitation, and quality. This role involves using standardized recipes and production guidelines to deliver consistent and delicious meals. The Lead Cook must have proficiency in handling kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers safely and efficiently. In addition to food preparation responsibilities, the Lead Cook supervises kitchen staff, schedules daily work activities, and delegates tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Training and guiding staff in job duties, safety protocols, and cooking methods are essential parts of this position. The Lead Cook also ensures proper storage of food items following food safety policies, maintains clean and sanitary workstations, and promotes excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
This role may require physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing. The Lead Cook may also be required to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain safety standards. Aramark encourages flexibility, as job duties may evolve based on client requirements and business needs. The company values employees who are self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a collaborative team environment. By joining Aramark as a Lead Cook, candidates become part of a company dedicated to empowering employees to reach their full potential while making meaningful contributions to the food service industry and beyond.
The Lead Cook position at Aramark is a dynamic role responsible for cooking and preparing food while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sanitation, and quality. This role involves using standardized recipes and production guidelines to deliver consistent and delicious meals. The Lead Cook must have proficiency in handling kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers safely and efficiently. In addition to food preparation responsibilities, the Lead Cook supervises kitchen staff, schedules daily work activities, and delegates tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Training and guiding staff in job duties, safety protocols, and cooking methods are essential parts of this position. The Lead Cook also ensures proper storage of food items following food safety policies, maintains clean and sanitary workstations, and promotes excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
This role may require physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing. The Lead Cook may also be required to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain safety standards. Aramark encourages flexibility, as job duties may evolve based on client requirements and business needs. The company values employees who are self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a collaborative team environment. By joining Aramark as a Lead Cook, candidates become part of a company dedicated to empowering employees to reach their full potential while making meaningful contributions to the food service industry and beyond.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous experience as a cook or in a food preparation role
- food safety certification
- ability to use kitchen equipment safely
- physical ability to perform duties including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods
- availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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