Executive Chef

The Lead Cook is a key member of our culinary team, responsible for preparing and cooking food to the highest standards. This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and assign daily work activities to staff and supervise the completion of tasks.
• Train and guide staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• Cook and prepare food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely use all food utensils, including knives.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food following established guidelines.
• Properly store food by following food safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and procedures, including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensure security of company assets.
• Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production records.

Requirements:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

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).