Catering Operations Leader

ARAMARK; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

ARAMARK in Cambridge, MA is seeking a lead food service supervisor to oversee daily operations, train staff, and manage food production and serving activities. You will ensure safety, quality, inventory, and cost efficiency while maintaining schedules and staff performance.

The role emphasizes supervising employees, counseling for growth, and upholding health and safety standards in a dynamic service environment.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
• Must complete a sanitation course either before or during the first year as a lead.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal situations.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production records.
• Direct daily activities.
• Maintains food production that ensures the safety and quality of food according to policies, procedures, and department requirements.
• Ensure that food items are stored in a safe, organized, and hazard-free environment.
• Maintain all serving schedules; ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate inventory on a weekly basis according to departmental policies and procedures.
• May prepare orders as needed per vendor to ensure accurate production for location.
• Must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient cost effective program.
• Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel; promote employee growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.

Skills

Verbal instructions

Arithmetic

Emotional control

Interpersonal conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Sanitation course

Job description

ARAMARK in Cambridge, MA is seeking a lead food service supervisor to oversee daily operations, train staff, and manage food production and serving activities. You will ensure safety, quality, inventory, and cost efficiency while maintaining schedules and staff performance.

The role emphasizes supervising employees, counseling for growth, and upholding health and safety standards in a dynamic service environment.