Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor (Food Safety Certified)

Aramark Corporation; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and safety guidelines. You will supervise staff, ensure quality, and operate kitchen equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training staff on safety, plating, and sanitation, while maintaining customer service and adhering to production guidelines. Ability to work independently and lift heavy items may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication 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

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food according to standard recipes and safety guidelines. You will supervise staff, ensure quality, and operate kitchen equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training staff on safety, plating, and sanitation, while maintaining customer service and adhering to production guidelines. Ability to work independently and lift heavy items may be required.