Campus Dining Lead Cook | Supervisor & Safety Focus

Aramark; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook at Towson University to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and prepare meals per standard recipes. The role may involve supervising staff, ordering supplies, and maintaining sanitation across production areas.

The position requires cooking experience, the ability to work with limited supervision, and a strong focus on teamwork and guest service in a university dining environment.

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 basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety
• Food safety certification required
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks
• Trains and guides staff on duties, safety, sanitation, and cooking methods
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and production guidelines
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by weighing, chopping, and measuring
• Safely uses food utensils and operates ovens, stoves, and mixers
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses varied cooking methods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food per guidelines
• Stores food properly and maintains sanitation in work areas
• Maintains excellent customer service and follows safety policies
• Produces and maintains work schedules and production records

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Math/counting skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook at Towson University to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and prepare meals per standard recipes. The role may involve supervising staff, ordering supplies, and maintaining sanitation across production areas.

The position requires cooking experience, the ability to work with limited supervision, and a strong focus on teamwork and guest service in a university dining environment.