Offshore Lead Cook: High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a driven Lead Cook to oversee all kitchen operations, preparing high-quality meals with limited supervision in an offshore environment. The role requires strong culinary skills, time management, organization, and the ability to deliver consistent food service.

The compensation is $38.92 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources; retirement plans like 401(k) and paid time off. Benefits vary by location and eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a chef in a high-volume operation.
• Supervisory 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.

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

Food safety

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Math skills

Independent work

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Food safety certification

MMC certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a driven Lead Cook to oversee all kitchen operations, preparing high-quality meals with limited supervision in an offshore environment. The role requires strong culinary skills, time management, organization, and the ability to deliver consistent food service.

The compensation is $38.92 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources; retirement plans like 401(k) and paid time off. Benefits vary by location and eligibility criteria.