What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Cook and Trainer position at ARAMARK?
Job Description
The Lead Chef is responsible for overseeing the preparation and presentation of food in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This involves ensuring that all food safety and sanitation procedures are followed, as well as supervising staff and delegating tasks to meet production goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Scheduling and assigning daily work activities to staff
- Training and guiding staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures, and cooking methods
- Cooking and preparing food following standardized recipes and production guidelines
- Safely using all food utensils and equipment, including knives and ovens
- Maintaining excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests and colleagues
In addition to these key responsibilities, the successful candidate will have experience as a cook or related role, previous supervisor experience, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision. Food safety certification is also required.
