Lead Cook - SAP Center - SAP Center @ San Jose-Suites

Aramark’s Lead Cook prepares food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food-safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may include supervising staff and delegating responsibilities, with duties varying by location based on client requirements and business needs.

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, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized 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, and mixers.
• 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 toward guests, customers, clients, and co-workers.
• 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.

Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet commitments.

Requirements

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations (e.g., proper food handling, sanitation, and storage).
• Food safety certification required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

This role may have physical demands, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. It may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Pay

Hourly rate: $34.09.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Work/life resources.
• Retirement savings plans, including 401(k).
• Paid days off, including parental leave and disability coverage.

Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility, and where the employee lives and/or works.