Lead Cook

As Lead Cook at ARAMARK's Runk Hall dining facility, you'll oversee daily kitchen operations to deliver high-quality meals and great guest experiences. You will prepare and cook menu items to spec, coordinate line setup, and ensure food is hot, fresh, and on time for service. You'll model rigorous food safety and sanitation practices, help train and guide kitchen staff, and support inventory rotation and equipment care. In Aramark's inclusive, team-focused culture, you'll have opportunities for training, growth, and advancement across a global hospitality organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation and cooking for Runk Hall dining operations
• Ensure all food is prepared to recipe, quality, and presentation standards
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures at all times
• Coordinate line setup, batch cooking, and timely service during peak periods
• Train, guide, and support kitchen staff in proper techniques and procedures
• Assist with menu execution, portion control, and waste reduction
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Support ordering, inventory rotation, and storage of food and supplies
• Collaborate with managers to meet service, cost, and safety goals
• Uphold Aramark standards for service, teamwork, and workplace safety

Required Skills

• Menu planning
• High-volume cooking
• Food safety and sanitation
• Knife skills
• Batch cooking
• Inventory management
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Staff training
• Quality control
• Time management