Lead Cook & Kitchen Operations Supervisor

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Washington, DC to manage daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure meals are prepared to standard recipes and safety guidelines. You will oversee prep, cooking, and sanitation while maintaining quality and guest service.

The role requires prior supervisory experience, cook experience, and a solid understanding of food safety rules. Join a team dedicated to safe, high-quality food service across diverse client locations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising kitchen staff and delegating duties.
• Background as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of food safety, handling, and sanitation regulations.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Basic math and counting skills for portions and inventories.
• Effective written and verbal communication with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises completion.
• Trains staff on duties, safety procedures, cooking methods, and standards.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and production guidelines.
• Sets up workstations with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, chopping, and weighing.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in Washington, DC to manage daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure meals are prepared to standard recipes and safety guidelines. You will oversee prep, cooking, and sanitation while maintaining quality and guest service.

The role requires prior supervisory experience, cook experience, and a solid understanding of food safety rules. Join a team dedicated to safe, high-quality food service across diverse client locations.