Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and adjust tasks according to client needs.

The ideal candidate has experience as a cook and in supervising others, with food safety certification, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced kitchen. This position involves handling equipment safely, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to positive guest service while

Qualifications

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

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.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervision experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines while following safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and adjust tasks according to client needs.

The ideal candidate has experience as a cook and in supervising others, with food safety certification, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced kitchen. This position involves handling equipment safely, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to positive guest service while