Lead Cook-The College of William & Mary - The College of William and Mary

Schedules and Assignments

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.

Training and Supervision

• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.

Cooking and Preparation

• 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, 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.
• Stores food by following food safety policies and procedures.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.

Customer Service

• Ensures excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.

Policy Compliance

• Fulfills Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation.

Production Records

• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Qualifications

• 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.

Uniforms and PPE

• This role may require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

• Aramark is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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