Lead Baker & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Baker in the United States, Virginia region. The role involves cooking and preparing foods per recipes, enforcing safety standards, and overseeing a culinary team as needed.

You will handle equipment like ovens and grinders and ensure compliance with sanitation guidelines. Responsibilities include training staff, assigning daily tasks, managing production flow, and maintaining quality and customer service while following Aramark safety policies.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience as a baker or cook required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods and food-safety regulations.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work to a food service team and oversees task completion.
• Trains staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling items.
• Safely uses utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods.
• Garnishes and portions food as required by guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Baker or cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Math and counting

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Baker in the United States, Virginia region. The role involves cooking and preparing foods per recipes, enforcing safety standards, and overseeing a culinary team as needed.

You will handle equipment like ovens and grinders and ensure compliance with sanitation guidelines. Responsibilities include training staff, assigning daily tasks, managing production flow, and maintaining quality and customer service while following Aramark safety policies.