Kitchen Operations Lead — Food Service Supervisor

Aramark; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Auburn, AL, is seeking a full‑time Kitchen Supervisor for Auburn Athletics concessions. You will coordinate daily operations, oversee staff, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of food service for events and campus catering.

The role requires strong organizational skills, cost awareness, and the ability to train and mentor team members while maintaining high service standards during busy periods and catered events.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand verbal instructions.
• Must complete a sanitation course before or during the first year.
• Must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient cost‑effective program.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic.
• Must maintain emotional control under stress.
• Must resolve interpersonal situations.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and prepare production packets (production sheets and recipes).
• Direct daily activities.
• Ensure food production meets safety and quality standards according to policies and procedures.
• Ensure food items are stored in a safe, organized environment.
• Maintain serving schedules and serve all food items per menu specifications.
• Maintain a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations.
• Maintain weekly inventory accuracy.
• Prepare orders to ensure accurate production for location.
• Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel; promote growth, efficiency, morale, and teamwork.
• Maintain a safe and hazard‑free working environment.
• Train/mentor other food service workers.
• Maintain logs on equipment maintenance and food safety/temperature logs with corrective actions.
• Perform preventative maintenance checklists.
• Recommend equipment replacements as needed for facility.
• Demonstrate proficiency in multi‑tasking.
• Fill in for absent employees as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of daily catering events and ensure timely preparation and delivery.
• Work occasional night and weekend catered events.
• Attend food service meetings with staff.
• Maintain communication with staff via email, phone, and inter‑office mail.
• May perform cashier duties as needed.
• Promote good public relations.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Basic arithmetic

Emotional control under stress

Interpersonal conflict resolution

Communication

Education

Sanitation course

Job description

Aramark in Auburn, AL, is seeking a full‑time Kitchen Supervisor for Auburn Athletics concessions. You will coordinate daily operations, oversee staff, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of food service for events and campus catering.

The role requires strong organizational skills, cost awareness, and the ability to train and mentor team members while maintaining high service standards during busy periods and catered events.