Sous Chef - Lifeworks

The Lead Cook at Aramark is a pivotal role within the food services team, responsible for preparing and cooking food according to standardized recipes and production guidelines while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures. This role entails hands-on involvement in efficiently operating kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, slicers, and mixers. The Lead Cook is also expected to handle food utensils, including knives, with care and precision to ensure the highest level of quality and safety in food preparation. This position may include supervisory duties, where the Lead Cook schedules, assigns, and oversees daily work activities of kitchen staff, guiding and training them in cooking methods, food safety, and sanitation standards. The Lead Cook ensures workstations are properly set up and ingredients are prepped accurately by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items. Additionally, the Lead Cook is responsible for the presentation of food by arranging, garnishing, and portioning according to established guidelines. Maintaining cleanliness, sanitization, and organization in work areas and equipment is also critical. The role demands excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities under limited supervision. Physical requirements include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing. The position also may involve wearing uniforms and utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE). Aramark values flexibility and adaptability, noting that job duties may evolve over time to meet business needs and client requirements. Working at Aramark means joining an innovative food services leader committed to professional development and impactful service delivery.