Correctional Kitchen Supervisor — Food Service Lead

Aramark; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to supervise inmates in a detention facility kitchen, ensuring meals follow production plans and sanitation standards. You will train workers, assign tasks, and help maintain safety and policy compliance in a high-security environment.

The role requires the ability to manage varied duties, operate kitchen equipment safely, and coordinate with the manager to prepare daily menus. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate as needed.
• Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods per the planned menu.
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions.
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal.
• Ensure storage of food in a sanitary manner.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives.
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items and beverages.
• Add garnishments to enhance customer happiness and eye appeal.
• Coordinate major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage.
• Adhere to the uniform policy.
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day.
• Supervise the food temperature requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment.
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness; duties include sweeping, mopping, ware washing.
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen.

Skills

Food service

Work under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate

Read, write & follow instructions

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to supervise inmates in a detention facility kitchen, ensuring meals follow production plans and sanitation standards. You will train workers, assign tasks, and help maintain safety and policy compliance in a high-security environment.

The role requires the ability to manage varied duties, operate kitchen equipment safely, and coordinate with the manager to prepare daily menus. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.