Food Service Lead - On-site Jail Kitchen

Aramark (old); Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker Lead for Delaware County Jail in Glen Mills, PA. You will assist with food prep, portion meals, and lead line staff under supervision, ensuring timely, quality service and customer satisfaction.

You will manage station setup, monitor portions and temperatures, and maintain sanitation while supporting daily operations and catering events as needed.

Qualifications

• Customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities are needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Serve Safe Certification is preferred or required where applicable.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Food Service experience is preferred.
• Role involves frequent lifting and transporting hot food items.
• Work in a kitchen environment with heated equipment and PPE as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of and assist in preparation of food items for the day.
• Coordinate and assist in setting up and breaking down stations designated by the manager.
• Cook and prepare foods according to recipes and directions.
• Ensure accurate portions when preparing and serving items.
• Maintain daily temperature logs.
• Take samples of all food items prior to serving customers.
• Alert management to items not meeting quality expectations.
• Complete opening/closing station checklists and greet customers.
• Interact with customers and address feedback with a positive attitude.
• Maintain clean work stations and sanitation throughout the shift.
• Dispose of waste accurately and transport supplies as needed.
• Assist with safety observations and report hazards to management.
• Cross-train in other areas as needed.
• Work in concessions, catering, and special events as required.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Teamwork

Serve Safe Certification

Instruction following

Food service experience

Physical ability

Kitchen environment

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker Lead for Delaware County Jail in Glen Mills, PA. You will assist with food prep, portion meals, and lead line staff under supervision, ensuring timely, quality service and customer satisfaction.

You will manage station setup, monitor portions and temperatures, and maintain sanitation while supporting daily operations and catering events as needed.