Lead Cook - Anoka County Jail Facility

Aramark; Anoka (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee food production at a correctional facility. This role involves supervising kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and several years of experience in a similar role. With a focus on teamwork and development, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a unique environment. Join a company committed to service and excellence, where your culinary skills can shine while contributing to the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a culinary position is required.
• Candidates should have a culinary degree or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food production and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain inventory and ensure food safety protocols are followed.
• Train and develop kitchen staff while maintaining high sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Degree

Post-High School Education

Job description

Title: Lead Cook - Anoka County Jail Facility

Requisition #: 573663

Location: Anoka, MN, US, 55303

Job Description

The Culinary Supervisor will coordinate, plan, participate, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit.

Long Description

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to $22.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities

1. Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for unit(s) as assigned by the Aramark Executive Chef to ensure that a consistent quality product is produced.
2. Ensure a sufficient inventory is maintained to meet daily needs, record deliveries, deal with discrepancies, and assist with storage.
3. Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are adhered to at all times.
4. Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times.
5. Interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend discipline as appropriate.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

1. Two to three years’ experience in a related culinary position.
2. Candidate will possess two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree.
3. Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
4. Experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.
5. Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills.
6. Candidate must be willing to be hands-on with staff and operations and be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends.

About Aramark

Our Mission: Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.