Hands-On Culinary Team Lead

Aramark Correctional Services; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate, plan, participate in, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to manage events that may occur evenings or weekends.

You will work under the Aramark framework, ensuring consistent quality across shifts and locations, while maintaining inventory and staff development.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of 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.
• Willingness to be hands on with staff and operations and work event-based hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in production, preparation, and presentation of foods for unit(s) as assigned by the Executive Chef to ensure quality.
• Maintain inventory to meet daily needs, record deliveries, manage discrepancies, and assist with storage.
• Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment to uphold food safety and kitchen standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and high sanitation standards at all times.
• Interview, schedule, train, develop, coach, and counsel staff, and handle discipline as needed.

Skills

Culinary experience

People management

Communication skills

Hands-on with staff

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate, plan, participate in, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to manage events that may occur evenings or weekends.

You will work under the Aramark framework, ensuring consistent quality across shifts and locations, while maintaining inventory and staff development.