Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Richmond, VA is seeking a Lead Cook to manage cooking operations, ensure adherence to recipes and safety standards, and supervise kitchen staff. You will prepare meals, oversee sanitation, and maintain production records while delivering high-quality service to guests in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, reliable execution of standards, and the ability to train staff on recipes and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.

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.
• 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 or related role

Independent with limited supervision

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Richmond, VA is seeking a Lead Cook to manage cooking operations, ensure adherence to recipes and safety standards, and supervise kitchen staff. You will prepare meals, oversee sanitation, and maintain production records while delivering high-quality service to guests in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, reliable execution of standards, and the ability to train staff on recipes and safety protocols.