Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Lead

Aramark; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) and paid time off

Job summary

Aramark in McLean, VA is seeking a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks, with responsibilities varying by location.

You will handle equipment such as ovens, grills and slicers, train team members on safety and cooking methods, and ensure quality, portioning and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• 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

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Aramark in McLean, VA is seeking a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines, while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks, with responsibilities varying by location.

You will handle equipment such as ovens, grills and slicers, train team members on safety and cooking methods, and ensure quality, portioning and customer service.