Lead Baker & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Baker at Aramark Correctional Services is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may include oversight or delegation within the culinary operation and requires safe handling of knives and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities include training staff on safety and sanitation, supervising daily tasks, and ensuring proper setup, preparation, and portioning of foods.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a supervisor in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a baker or cook required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Required to obtain food safety certification(s).
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work to a food service team and oversees completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food according to safety policies; cleans and sanitizes areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and co-workers.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Baker or cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Basic math

Communication skills

Job description

The Lead Baker at Aramark Correctional Services is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures. The role may include oversight or delegation within the culinary operation and requires safe handling of knives and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities include training staff on safety and sanitation, supervising daily tasks, and ensuring proper setup, preparation, and portioning of foods.