Lead Cook: Culinary Leader & Food Safety Pro

Aramark Correctional Services; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Bothell, WA to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

The role may supervise staff, delegate tasks, and operate grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment. You will contribute to a positive guest experience through consistent quality and teamwork, with opportunities for skill development within Aramark's culinary programs.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a kitchen setting preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

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 food following 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 all food utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Bothell, WA to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

The role may supervise staff, delegate tasks, and operate grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment. You will contribute to a positive guest experience through consistent quality and teamwork, with opportunities for skill development within Aramark's culinary programs.