Lead Cook - $22/Hour - Pampa, TX Area

Job Description

Aramark Nexus is hiring a Lead Cook to support dining operations at the Caprock Workforce Community located approximately 30 minutes east of Pampa, Texas.

This position is ideal for experienced culinary professionals who have worked as a Lead Cook, Senior Cook, Kitchen Supervisor, Shift Lead Cook, Sous Chef, Cafeteria Lead, Camp Cook Lead, or Food Service Supervisor and are ready to take on additional leadership responsibilities while remaining hands-on in food production.

As a Lead Cook, you will help oversee daily kitchen operations, support and train team members, maintain food quality standards, and ensure meals are prepared safely and efficiently. This role is critical to creating a positive dining experience for residents living and working within the community.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• $22.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities with Aramark Nexus
• Leadership experience within a growing hospitality operation
• Opportunity to help build and shape culinary operations from the ground up
• Work in a unique workforce hospitality environment supporting major infrastructure and industrial projects

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $22.00 to $22.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off, such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position; the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job 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 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
• 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.
   

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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
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