Lead Cook: Guide a Safe, High-Impact Kitchen Team

Aramark; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at University of Washington in Seattle seeks a Lead Cook to prepare meals per standard recipes and guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation. The role may supervise staff and adapt duties by location requirements.

The position emphasizes safe handling of equipment, effective teamwork, and adherence to production standards. Benefits vary by location and include competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• 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

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark at University of Washington in Seattle seeks a Lead Cook to prepare meals per standard recipes and guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation. The role may supervise staff and adapt duties by location requirements.

The position emphasizes safe handling of equipment, effective teamwork, and adherence to production standards. Benefits vary by location and include competitive hourly pay.