Lead Cook - Hillsboro, OR

Aramark is a leading provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services across various industries, including education, healthcare, business, and sports & entertainment. Serving millions of guests daily in 15 countries around the world, Aramark is committed to delivering exceptional experiences while fostering a culture rooted in service, inclusion, and respect. The company emphasizes growth and development opportunities for all employees, focusing on professional growth, skill enhancement, and career advancement. Aramark operates with a strong dedication to diversity, equity, and equality, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and offering equal employment opportunities across all levels. The Lead Cook role at Aramark is a vital position responsible for preparing and cooking food following standard recipes and production guidelines while strictly adhering to food safety, sanitation, and food handling requirements. The role demands proficiency in safely handling kitchen equipment such as knives, grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met consistently. A key aspect of the role involves supervising kitchen staff, scheduling daily work activities, and delegating responsibilities to ensure efficient kitchen operations. As the Lead Cook, you will also be tasked with training and guiding team members on cooking methods and sanitation protocols, contributing to the overall development and performance of the kitchen staff. In addition to culinary expertise, the Lead Cook must maintain excellent customer service and foster a positive working environment. Responsibilities will also include setting up workstations, preparing ingredients by measuring and chopping, and applying various cooking and food preparation techniques such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. Proper storage of ingredients and cleaning of work areas and equipment are integral components of maintaining food safety standards. The role requires a strong focus on company safety policies, including food safety and sanitation practices, and ensuring the security of company assets. This position may involve physical activities, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms might be necessary depending on the specific work environment. Working independently with limited supervision is essential, alongside possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with peers and management. As part of a global organization like Aramark, the Lead Cook benefits from a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages continuous learning and adaptation. The job demands flexibility as duties may evolve or change according to client needs and business priorities. Joining Aramark means being part of a team dedicated to making a real difference for employees, customers, communities, and the planet, where your contributions are valued and your career growth is supported throughout your journey.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous cooking experience required
• Food safety certification required
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Physical ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods
• Willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team