Offshore Lead Cook: High-Volume Culinary Leader

Aramark; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a driven Lead Cook to oversee kitchen operations, prepare high-quality meals, and work independently with limited supervision in an offshore environment. The role emphasizes strong culinary skills, time management, organization, and the ability to deliver consistent food service quality tailored to client requirements.

Key requirements include a minimum of 3 years as a chef, prior supervision experience, a culinary degree or equivalent training, and food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a chef, or similar role, in a high-volume commercial food service operation
• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
• Expertise in food preparation, various cooking methods, menu development, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Food safety certification required
• Valid MMC is 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 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

Culinary skills

Time management

Organization

Independence

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

Aramark is seeking a driven Lead Cook to oversee kitchen operations, prepare high-quality meals, and work independently with limited supervision in an offshore environment. The role emphasizes strong culinary skills, time management, organization, and the ability to deliver consistent food service quality tailored to client requirements.

Key requirements include a minimum of 3 years as a chef, prior supervision experience, a culinary degree or equivalent training, and food safety certification.