Lead Cook- Empower Field

Job Description

Empower Field is the home of the Denver Broncos and a wide variety of concerts and specialty events! Our Culinary cooks are responsible for preparing items in our premium and specialty areas. This is the position for you if you enjoy high volume & fast paced operations, preparing food for premium clientele, and working in food and beverage for some of the best events Denver has to offer! 

This position is considered an Hourly/ Seasonal/ Part-Time Employee

Compensation Data

The hourly rate of pay for this position ranges from $22.75 to $23.75.  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.​

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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.  ​

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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 applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Position Type

Scheduling for this position will be managed through a flex workforce app, ReadyOn, in which shifts will be made available for you to select. There is no minimum guaranteed hours per week and hours will not exceed 25hrs/wk average annually. 

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 a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes 
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment – communicates quickly when a need arises to ensure productivity continues 
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items (as needed) 
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers 
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, grills, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods 
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines 
• Ensures compliance with food temps and documentation throughout event 
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils – as per guidelines and policies 
• Ensures clear and concise communication with stand leads, stand workers and cashiers 
• Maintains excellent, friendly, and efficient customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, and co-workers 
• Ensures security of company assets 
• Accepts constructive feedback and provides ideas, concerns to and from leadership 

The above-listed bullets do not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities.  Job duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with advance notice. 

This role reports directly to the culinary team 

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older 
• 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 will have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing.  This role requires uniforms and the usage of PPE including but not limited to, burn sleeves and apron and gloves.  

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.