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Lead Cook - Glacier Bay Lodge - Glacier Bay - Lodge

Aramark, Gustavus, Alaska, us, 99826

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The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. The Lead Cook may supervise employees, delegate responsibilities, and may adapt the schedule based on client requirements and business needs.

Job 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 standardized recipes.

Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.

Prep 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 toward 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.

Qualifications

Previous supervisory experience in a related role preferred.

Experience as a cook or related role required.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Proven knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.

Food safety certification required.

Basic math and counting skills.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits Competitive wages, paid sick leave, on-site housing and meal plan ($16/day all inclusive!), local discounts, and a seasonal role with dates May 7 – September 17, 2026.

About Glacier Bay Lodge & Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve Glacier Bay Lodge is a small 50‑room lodge nestled in between coastal mountains, incredible fjords, and Alaska’s Inside Passage. The only way to travel to us is by air or sea from Juneau to the friendly little town of Gustavus, your gateway to Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Enjoy everything this remote park has to offer by becoming a part of our small family of around 60 employees for the summer of a lifetime!

About Aramark Rooted in service and united by our purpose, Aramark strives to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Temporary

Job Function Management and Manufacturing; Hospitality

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