Lead Cook - Lockheed Martin CLE/HQ

Alexandria, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $22.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. With a commitment rooted in service and a unified purpose, Aramark strives to create positive impacts for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity, ensuring all employees can thrive regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Aramark believes in cultivating careers that develop talents, ignite passions, and empower professional growth. Employees are encouraged to engage in diverse roles and grow within a dynamic environment where every person’s contribution matters.

The Lead Cook position at Aramark is a pivotal role within their food service operations. This role is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standardized recipes and production guidelines while adhering strictly to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Lead Cook must proficiently handle kitchen tools including knives and operate cooking equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers. The position may involve supervising kitchen staff, delegating tasks, scheduling work assignments, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Duties may vary slightly depending on the client location and business needs, reflecting Aramark’s flexible approach to service delivery.

Compensation for the Lead Cook role is competitive, with an hourly rate of $22.00. This reflects Aramark’s commitment to offering fair and reasonable wages. Eligible employees gain access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, and work/life resources. Moreover, additional benefits like 401(k) retirement savings plans, paid time off options such as parental leave, and disability coverage enhance the overall compensation package. Given the diversity of locations where Aramark operates, benefits may vary and adhere to local legal and eligibility requirements.

In this role, the Lead Cook creates an organized and efficient kitchen environment, setting up workstations with all necessary ingredients and equipment, measuring, weighing, and preparing food items with precision. The Lead Cook ensures the utmost food safety, properly storing food items and cleaning and sanitizing work areas and utensils meticulously. They continuously maintain high standards of customer service with a positive and professional attitude towards guests, clients, and coworkers. Additionally, the Lead Cook follows all company safety policies to protect both personnel and assets.

Aramark places strong emphasis on learning and adaptability, encouraging the Lead Cook to embrace new skills and perform tasks dynamically to meet evolving business demands. The role requires physical stamina due to activities such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms are used as required.

Overall, becoming a Lead Cook at Aramark means joining a reputable company dedicated to excellence in food service delivery with opportunities for career development, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits designed to support employee well-being and growth.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or related role required
Food safety certification required
Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
Basic math and counting skills
Physical capability to lift, bend, push, pull and stand for extended periods
Willingness to wear uniforms and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures
Effective communication skills

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