Lead Cook - BWXT

Lynchburg, VA, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Uniform allowance

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Aramark is a leading provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services across multiple industries, serving millions of guests daily in 15 countries worldwide. Rooted in service and united by a strong purpose, Aramark is dedicated to great work for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a culture that supports career growth, inclusivity, and professional development, aiming to empower employees to reach their full potential. With a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity, Aramark values diversity and strives to create an environment free from discrimination and bias, making it a trusted employer in the food service and facilities management sector.

The role of Lead Cook at Aramark involves cooking and preparing food using standardized recipes and production guidelines while adhering to rigorous food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. This position demands proficiency in operating various kitchen equipment like grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, along with safe handling of knives and other utensils. The Lead Cook plays a pivotal leadership role by supervising kitchen staff, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring quality and efficiency in food preparation. The job requires scheduling and assigning daily tasks, training staff on food safety and cooking methods, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. Beyond cooking, the Lead Cook must uphold customer service excellence with a positive attitude toward guests, co-workers, and clients. This role may also involve producing work schedules and maintaining production records, reflecting a comprehensive management responsibility within the kitchen team.

Flexibility is important as job duties may vary based on location-specific client needs and business demands, and additional responsibilities might be assigned over time. The position requires physical endurance including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking, and may necessitate the use of uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE). Taken together, this role offers a vital opportunity for experienced cooks looking to step into a leadership position within a globally recognized organization that values continuous learning and commitment to service excellence.

Job Requirements

Food safety certification
experience as a cook or in a related kitchen role
ability to work independently with limited supervision
physical ability to perform lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing
willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)
strong knowledge of food preparation methods, cooking techniques, and sanitation procedures
effective communication skills
previous supervisor experience preferred

Job 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

Job Duties

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