Culinary Supervisor: Lead Kitchen, Mentor Team, Elevate

Aramark Correctional Services; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate, plan, participate in, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of foods for a designated unit. The role emphasizes consistent quality, safety, and teamwork across shifts and events.

You will lead staff, schedule and train personnel, manage inventories, ensure strict sanitation and food safety, and foster open communication. Hourly event-based shifts including evenings and weekends are expected to support operations and

Qualifications

• Two to three years' experience in a related culinary position.
• Two to three years 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.
• Willing to be hands-on with staff and operations and work event-based hours including 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

Staff leadership

Food safety

Communication skills

Event-based schedule

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Post-high school education

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate, plan, participate in, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of foods for a designated unit. The role emphasizes consistent quality, safety, and teamwork across shifts and events.

You will lead staff, schedule and train personnel, manage inventories, ensure strict sanitation and food safety, and foster open communication. Hourly event-based shifts including evenings and weekends are expected to support operations and