Kitchen Supervisor: Lead Food Service Team

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aramark in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Food Service Supervisor to lead operations alongside a manager. You’ll oversee staff, coordinate daily activities, ensure food safety, and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, scheduling, training, and customer service, with opportunities for growth within a respected national food services company and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and may prepare production packets.
• Direct daily activities.
• Maintain food production to ensure safety and quality.
• Ensure food items are stored safely and organized.
• Maintain serving and kitchen logs per menu specs and policies.
• Follow health and safety codes and maintain sanitary department.
• Maintain weekly inventory records.
• May prepare orders to ensure accurate production.
• Supervise and evaluate employees; counsel; promote growth and teamwork.
• Maintain a safe and hazard‑free working environment.
• Train/mentor other food service workers.
• Perform maintenance checks on equipment.
• Complete food safety/temperature logs with corrective actions.
• Perform preventative maintenance checklist.
• Recommend equipment replacements as needed.
• Multitask proficiently.
• Fill in for absent employees as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of catering events and ensure timely delivery.
• Occasional night/weekend catering events.
• Attend food service meetings and maintain staff communication.
• May perform cashier duties as needed.
• Promote good public relations.

Skills

Reading/writing instructions

Arithmetic basics

Emotional control

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Sanitation course required

Job description

Aramark in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Food Service Supervisor to lead operations alongside a manager. You’ll oversee staff, coordinate daily activities, ensure food safety, and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, scheduling, training, and customer service, with opportunities for growth within a respected national food services company and competitive benefits.