Lead Cook: Mentor Kitchen Team & Master Recipes

Aramark Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Lead Cook position leads meal preparation on-site, following standard recipes and safety procedures. The role includes supervising staff, setting up stations, and ensuring quality and sanitation across all prep steps.

Ideal candidates will have prior kitchen leadership, experience as a cook, and a solid understanding of food safety regulations and proper handling. The job emphasizes teamwork, punctuality, and adherence to client requirements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
• Experience as a cook or related role required
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Food safety certification required
• Demonstrates basic 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.
• 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

Food preparation

Food safety regulations

Food safety certification

Math/counting

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark Lead Cook position leads meal preparation on-site, following standard recipes and safety procedures. The role includes supervising staff, setting up stations, and ensuring quality and sanitation across all prep steps.

Ideal candidates will have prior kitchen leadership, experience as a cook, and a solid understanding of food safety regulations and proper handling. The job emphasizes teamwork, punctuality, and adherence to client requirements in a dynamic environment.