Culinary Lead for Seattle Convention Center

Aramark; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Work/Life resources

401(k) retirement savings

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark Seattle Convention Center is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food per recipes and safety guidelines while supervising a culinary team. You will set up stations, train staff, and ensure quality and guest satisfaction across high-volume events.

Responsibilities include cooking to production guidelines, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to safety policies. Flexibility for weekend/holiday shifts and clear English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a food service team and supervise staff.
• Able to work long hours, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation and safety practices.
• English reading and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work to a food service team and oversees task completion.
• Trains staff on duties, food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food per recipes and production guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Maintains sanitation and stores food per guidelines.
• Delivers excellent customer service and supports safety policies.

Skills

Leads teams

Punctual

Work long hours

English communication

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Aramark Seattle Convention Center is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food per recipes and safety guidelines while supervising a culinary team. You will set up stations, train staff, and ensure quality and guest satisfaction across high-volume events.

Responsibilities include cooking to production guidelines, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to safety policies. Flexibility for weekend/holiday shifts and clear English communication are required.