Lead Cook (Hourly Wage)

Lead Cook

Aramark is seeking a driven and innovative Lead Cook to join our culinary operations. The Lead Cook is a skilled culinary position who is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, preparing high-quality meals, and often working independently with limited support. Success in this role requires strong culinary skills, time management, organization, and the ability to deliver consistent high-quality food service in an offshore environment. The responsibilities of the position may vary based on client requirements and business needs.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $38.92. Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities:

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 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.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience as a chef, or similar role, in a high-volume commercial food service operation.

Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.

Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.

Expertise in food preparation, various cooking methods, menu development, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.

Food safety certification required.

Valid MMC is required.

Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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