Culinary Supervisor — Hands-On Kitchen Lead

Aramark; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Culinary Supervisor in Lowell, MA to coordinate, plan, participate in, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit. The role requires leadership for a quality product and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

You will manage inventory, supervise staff, and coordinate scheduling, training, and performance coaching while supporting event-based hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Two to three years’ experience in a related culinary position.
• Two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.
• Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills.
• Candidate must be willing to be hands on with staff and operations and be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for unit(s) as assigned by the Aramark Executive Chef to ensure that a consistent quality product is produced.
• Ensure a sufficient inventory is maintained to meet daily needs, record deliveries, deal with discrepancies, and assist with storage.
• Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times.
• Interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend discipline as appropriate.

Skills

Culinary experience

Hands-on leadership

Event-based hours

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Post-high school education

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Culinary Supervisor in Lowell, MA to coordinate, plan, participate in, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit. The role requires leadership for a quality product and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

You will manage inventory, supervise staff, and coordinate scheduling, training, and performance coaching while supporting event-based hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.