Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Work-life resources

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation. You will handle knives and kitchen equipment safely and may supervise other staff in a client-driven environment.

This role emphasizes precise preparation, equipment operation, and adherence to recipes and safety standards; strong teamwork and excellent guest service are valued as you contribute to high-quality dining experiences for clients and customers.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on food safety, sanitation and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and production guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, chopping, and trimming food items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Cooks with varied methods for meats, vegetables and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food per guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies and maintains clean work areas.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent worker

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals using standard recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation. You will handle knives and kitchen equipment safely and may supervise other staff in a client-driven environment.

This role emphasizes precise preparation, equipment operation, and adherence to recipes and safety standards; strong teamwork and excellent guest service are valued as you contribute to high-quality dining experiences for clients and customers.