Lead Cook
Aramark•Tallahassee, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a chef, or similar role, in a high-volume commercial food service operation
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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