Culinary Supervisor: Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader

Aramark; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations and ensure food safety and quality. The role includes supervising staff, training on sanitation, and preparing meals according to standardized recipes.

The Lead Cook will manage work plans, assist with production, and uphold client expectations while maintaining high service standards and safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a related role is preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven knowledge of basic math and counting skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks following production guidelines and recipes, sets up workstation.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Operates ovens, stoves, and other kitchen equipment.
• Maintains clean, sanitized work areas and equipment.
• Provides excellent customer service and supports client needs.

Skills

Supervisory

Cook experience

Independent work

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations and ensure food safety and quality. The role includes supervising staff, training on sanitation, and preparing meals according to standardized recipes.

The Lead Cook will manage work plans, assist with production, and uphold client expectations while maintaining high service standards and safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.