Lead Cook - Ford HUB

Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.00 - $20.25

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

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. 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 and supportive work environment where every employee is given equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aramark’s commitment to professional growth ensures that team members can develop their talents, fuel their passions, and reach their full potential.

The Lead Cook position at Aramark is a critical role responsible for preparing and cooking food according to standardized recipes and production guidelines, while strictly adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. This position requires an individual who can proficiently handle cooking equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, slicers, and mixers, ensuring quality control and safety at all times. As a Lead Cook, you will also be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, delegating daily tasks, training team members on food safety protocols and cooking methods, and maintaining clean and organized workstations.

Beyond technical proficiency, the Lead Cook plays an essential role in maintaining excellent customer service by fostering a positive attitude toward guests, coworkers, and clients. The position may involve physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing. Additionally, maintaining security of company assets, compliance with Aramark’s safety policies, and production record-keeping may also be part of the responsibilities. This role offers an opportunity to develop new skills and make a meaningful difference in the quality of service delivered to customers. Aramark values adaptability and the willingness to take on new job duties as business needs evolve, ensuring that employees remain empowered and engaged throughout their employment journey.

Job Requirements

Food safety certification required
previous cooking experience needed
ability to work independently with limited supervision
strong knowledge of food preparation and safety regulations
ability to handle kitchen equipment safely
effective communication skills
physical ability to perform demanding tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and standing

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