Cook Supervisor

Bennetts Company; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetts Company in Frederick, MD is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to oversee meals production in a correctional facility. You will lead cooks and trainees, provide on-the-job training, and ensure adherence to sanitation standards and menu specifications.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient kitchen operations, quality control, and timely service, with a focus on consistency and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience, including scratch cooking.
• Proven ability to supervise and train a team.
• Strong attention to food quality, consistency, and food safety.
• Ability to coordinate kitchen operations to meet service expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen employees, supporting performance and workflow.
• Train staff in food service procedures and sanitation.
• Coordinate meal preparation to ensure meals are served promptly.
• Ensure food portions, presentation, temperature, and overall quality meet required standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, and compliant kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team supervision

Training staff

Food quality & safety

Job description

Role Summary

Supervise kitchen staff in a correctional facility, providing training in food service operations and sanitation practices. Coordinate preparation and delivery of meals to ensure timely service and consistent compliance with established quality standards.

Key Duties

• Lead and supervise kitchen employees, supporting performance and workflow
• Train staff in food service procedures and sanitation
• Coordinate meal preparation to ensure meals are served promptly
• Ensure food portions, presentation, temperature, and overall quality meet required standards
• Maintain safe, clean, and compliant kitchen operations

Qualifications & Skills

• Culinary experience, including scratch cooking
• Proven ability to supervise and train a team
• Strong attention to food quality, consistency, and food safety
• Ability to coordinate kitchen operations to meet service expectations