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Lead Cook

@ Aramark

Norval, Ontario

3+ years experience
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Overview

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook for a professional kitchen at a private school, to prepare food to standard recipes and supervise kitchen staff. The role involves cooking, food safety, sanitation and scheduling, with a mainly Monday to Friday schedule, mostly 10am to 6:30pm shifts and occasional weekends. The posted pay range is $24.00 to $25.00 per hour, and a clear Vulnerable Sector Scan is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Cook and prepare food from standard recipes and production guidelines
  • Schedule and assign daily work and supervise staff
  • Train staff on food safety, sanitation and cooking methods
  • Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment
  • Produce work schedules and production records

Requirements summary:

  • 3 to 5 years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen
  • Food safety certification required
  • Previous supervisor experience preferred
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Culinary education considered a strong asset
  • Clear Vulnerable Sector Scan

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2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-18

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFood & beverage
Experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFood safety certification
Background checksvulnerable sector
EducationTrade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyCulinary arts

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Job description

Job Description

The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. The Lead Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities. The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

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
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

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).

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do 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.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Great opportunity to work in a relaxed, tranquil setting with a small and strong operations team at one of the Country's most prestigious private schools.

This position will require 3 to 5 years of culinary experience in an professional kitchen. The successfull candidate wil be working with students & faculty and will require a clear Vulnerable Sector Scan. Culinary education/school is considered a strong asset. Work week will mainly be between Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend day. Work shift will primarilly be between 10am to 6:30pm and ocaasionally 7am to 3pm. The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00.

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