Baker Lead - Capital One - Plano Bldg 7

The Lead Baker is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual should safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. May be responsible for oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the culinary operation.

Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

- Schedules and assigns daily work assignments to a food service team and oversees the completion of tasks

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

- Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to 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

- Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.

- Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods

- Arranges, garnishes, and portions of food according to established guidelines

- Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures

- Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, and co-workers

- Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation

- Previous experience as a supervisor in a related role preferred

- 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

- Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal