Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and safety guidelines. The role includes supervising staff, managing daily production, and ensuring sanitation and safety compliance in collaboration with location-specific requirements.

Responsibilities include cooking, setting up stations, portioning and garnishing, and maintaining inventory and records while delivering strong guest service.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising kitchen staff or in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or in a cooking-related role required.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods and recipes.
• Food safety certification required.
• Understanding of food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Good interpersonal and written/verbal 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 toward 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's experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food handling

Math/counting skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and safety guidelines. The role includes supervising staff, managing daily production, and ensuring sanitation and safety compliance in collaboration with location-specific requirements.

Responsibilities include cooking, setting up stations, portioning and garnishing, and maintaining inventory and records while delivering strong guest service.