Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation. This role may supervise staff and coordinate daily activities to meet client requirements.

The position emphasizes safe handling of knives and equipment, adherence to production guidelines, and maintaining high guest service standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Prior cooking or supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Strong math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

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

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation. This role may supervise staff and coordinate daily activities to meet client requirements.

The position emphasizes safe handling of knives and equipment, adherence to production guidelines, and maintaining high guest service standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Prior cooking or supervisory experience is required.