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Aramark

Lead Cook - Williamson County (TX)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Flexible spending account

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services for various sectors including education, healthcare, business, and sports and entertainment. With operations in 15 countries, Aramark serves millions of guests every day, showcasing its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company values diversity, equal employment opportunity, and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to grow their talents and passions. Aramark is focused on creating an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and contribute to positive outcomes for clients, communities, and the planet.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous supervisor experience preferred
  • experience as a cook or similar role required
  • food safety certification required
  • ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures
  • physical ability to perform duties including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods
  • willingness to wear uniforms and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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