Campus Dining Lead Cook & Team Supervisor

Aramark; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Lead Cook for Towson University’s residential dining program. The role involves preparing food to standard recipes, supervising some staff, and ensuring safety and sanitation protocols are followed. Location is Towson, MD, with strong emphasis on teamwork and guest service.

The position requires prior cooking experience and a food safety certification. Responsibilities include planning schedules, training staff, and maintaining quality in production and presentation of meals.

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 and sanitation.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

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
• 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.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cooking experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark seeks a Lead Cook for Towson University’s residential dining program. The role involves preparing food to standard recipes, supervising some staff, and ensuring safety and sanitation protocols are followed. Location is Towson, MD, with strong emphasis on teamwork and guest service.

The position requires prior cooking experience and a food safety certification. Responsibilities include planning schedules, training staff, and maintaining quality in production and presentation of meals.