Lead Cook - Washington State University

Aramark; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook for Washington State University in Pullman, WA. This role involves cooking and preparing food, supervising staff, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Candidates should have previous experience as a cook and preferably supervisory experience. The pay for this position is $25.00 hourly. The position also requires strong interpersonal skills and food safety certification, along with the ability to work independently. Benefits include medical, dental, and work/life resources.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Previous supervisory experience in a related role preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff.
• Trains and guides staff on standard food safety procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines.

Skills

Food safety certification

Basic principles of food preparation

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Job description

Lead Cook - Washington State University

Requisition #: 651333

Location: Pullman, WA, US, 99163

Job Description

The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. The Lead Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities. The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 to $25.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

Job 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.

Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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.
• Must be able to work the following event days: 9/5/26, 9/12/26, 10/10/26, 10/17/26, 10/31/26, 11/21/26.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.