Job Description

The Catering Services Cook is responsible for the supervision, training, and management of the food operation.  Ensure that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served.

Job Responsibilities

•    Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production packets (Production sheets and recipes).
•    Direct daily activities.
•    Maintains food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
•    Ensure that food items are stored in a safe, organized, and hazard-free environment.
•    Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner following Aramark policies and procedures.
•    Maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations.
•    Maintain accurate inventory on a weekly basis.
•    May prepare orders as needed to ensure accurate production for location.
•    Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel; promote employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
•    Maintain a safe and hazard-free working environment.
•    Train/mentor other food service workers.
•    Maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the department.
•    Ensure all food safety/temperature logs are completed with appropriate corrective action, as necessary.
•    Perform preventative maintenance checklist.
•    Recommend replacement of existing equipment to meet needs of facility.
•    Proficiency in multi-tasking.
•    Perform other duties as requested by the Food Service Director or Manager whenever his/her skill and/or experience would be vital to initiate, coordinate, or complete any given program.
•    Must fill in for absent employees at location, as necessary.
•    Maintain knowledge of daily catering events and confirm they are prepared and delivered on time.
•    Be able to work occasional night and weekend catered events.
•    Attend food service meetings with staff.
•    Maintain communication with staff (including office staff, e-mail, phone calls, inter-office mail, etc).
•    May perform cashier duties as the need arises.
•    Promote good public relations.

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

•    Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions 
•    Must complete a sanitation course either before or during first year
•    Must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient cost-effective program.
•    Ability to perform basic arithmetic 
•    Maintain emotional control under stress
•    Ability to resolve interpersonal situations
•    Strong organizational skills

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