Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Corporation; Charlottesville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Charlottesville is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and delegate responsibilities to ensure timely service.

The candidate should have experience as a cook, knowledge of cooking methods, and the ability to work independently with strong math and communication skills. Aramark offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation following recipes and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods and equipment.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff preferred.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Basic math and portion control accuracy.
• Strong communication with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff.
• Trains and guides staff on duties and safety procedures.
• Cooks following production guidelines and 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.
• Maintains clean and sanitized work areas and equipment.
• Ensures excellent customer service and safety compliance.

Skills

Food safety

Cooking methods

Supervisory experience

Independent work

Math skills

Communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Charlottesville is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and delegate responsibilities to ensure timely service.

The candidate should have experience as a cook, knowledge of cooking methods, and the ability to work independently with strong math and communication skills. Aramark offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.