Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Ireland Holdings Limited; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits vary by location

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in the United States to cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines. You will supervise staff, set up workstations, ensure food safety, and operate kitchen equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training team members, following production guidelines, and maintaining high-quality food presentation while delivering excellent guest service. Benefits and safety policies vary by location.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting 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

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook in the United States to cook and prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines. You will supervise staff, set up workstations, ensure food safety, and operate kitchen equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training team members, following production guidelines, and maintaining high-quality food presentation while delivering excellent guest service. Benefits and safety policies vary by location.