Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Fairchild Air Force Base (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food per standard recipes, maintain sanitation, and supervise staff at our facility. The role requires handling of kitchen equipment safely and adapting to location requirements as needed.

The position emphasizes food safety, quality, and customer service while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety procedures. Applicants may be subject to background checks and drug screening as part of employment.

Qualifications

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

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

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food per standard recipes, maintain sanitation, and supervise staff at our facility. The role requires handling of kitchen equipment safely and adapting to location requirements as needed.

The position emphasizes food safety, quality, and customer service while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety procedures. Applicants may be subject to background checks and drug screening as part of employment.