Lead Cook - Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $21.50 - $22.10

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. The company is deeply rooted in service and united by its purpose to do great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and values diversity, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment free from discrimination on the basis 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 believes in empowering its employees by fostering professional growth, developing talents, and fueling passions. This creates a work environment where challenges are embraced, a sense of belonging is cultivated, and employees are supported to reach their full potential. To know more about the company's culture, opportunities, and values, one can visit their official career website or follow them on various social media platforms.

The role of Lead Cook at Aramark comes with the responsibility of cooking and preparing food according to standard recipes and production guidelines while strictly adhering to food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The Lead Cook must have proficiency in handling knives and various kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers to ensure that food is prepared safely and efficiently. A critical aspect of this role includes supervising other kitchen employees and delegating responsibilities to maintain smooth operations in the kitchen. This supervision ensures that food preparation meets the established quality, safety, and service standards. The specific duties of a Lead Cook may vary depending on location and client needs but generally include scheduling and assigning daily work activities, training staff on cooking methods and food safety practices, preparing ingredients, and maintaining clean and sanitized work areas.

This position requires an individual who possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, as these are essential in managing a team and maintaining excellent customer service. The Lead Cook is expected to exhibit a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, and coworkers alike, contributing to a welcoming and efficient kitchen environment. The role may include maintaining production records and work schedules, ensuring compliance with company safety policies, and safeguarding company assets.

Compensation for this position ranges from $21.50 to $22.10 per hour, reflecting Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of pay at the time of posting. Furthermore, eligible employees enjoy comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources, along with retirement savings plans such as 401(k), paid leave like parental leave, and disability coverage. These benefits may vary based on location, legal requirements, eligibility, and where the employee resides or works. Overall, this Lead Cook position offers a stable opportunity to develop culinary skills, gain supervisory experience, and contribute meaningfully to a well-respected global company renowned for its commitment to service and employee development.

Job Requirements

Food safety certification required
previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
experience as a cook or related role required
ability to work independently with limited supervision required
basic math and counting skills
ability to safely handle knives and kitchen equipment
physical ability to meet demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and standing for extended periods
compliance with uniform and personal protective equipment policies

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