Culinary Team Lead - Hands-On & Safe

Aramark Correctional Services; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit. The role involves ensuring inventory, safety, sanitation, and high-quality service, with hands-on leadership of staff.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of related culinary experience, knowledge of cooking techniques, and strong communication skills. Event-based hours including evenings and weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience or foundational knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen safety practices preferred.
• Demonstrated culinary knowledge and understanding of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Two to three years' experience in a related culinary position
• Candidate will possess 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

Cooking techniques

Kitchen safety

People management

Education

Two to three years of post-high school education (culinary degree preferred)

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit. The role involves ensuring inventory, safety, sanitation, and high-quality service, with hands-on leadership of staff.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of related culinary experience, knowledge of cooking techniques, and strong communication skills. Event-based hours including evenings and weekends are expected.