Lead Baker — Campus Dining, Lead & Train the Bake Team

Aramark; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at James Madison University East Campus Dining Hall in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Lead Baker. You will cook and prepare meals following recipes and production guidelines, while supervising a food service team and upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires prior experience as a baker or cook, ability to train staff, and independent work with limited supervision. You will engage with guests and help maintain high service quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a food-service team.
• Must have baker or cook experience.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of food safety, handling, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
• 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
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• 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

Skills

Supervisor experience

Baker or cook

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Job description

Aramark at James Madison University East Campus Dining Hall in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Lead Baker. You will cook and prepare meals following recipes and production guidelines, while supervising a food service team and upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires prior experience as a baker or cook, ability to train staff, and independent work with limited supervision. You will engage with guests and help maintain high service quality across shifts.