Lead Cook — Corrections Food Service Supervisor

Aramark; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food per standard recipes and guidelines in a correctional facility setting. The role requires safe handling of knives and kitchen equipment and may involve supervising other staff. Compensation starts at $18 per hour with great benefits.

Qualifications include prior supervisory experience, a cook background, and a food safety certification. Background check is required due to the facility environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a related role preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety, sanitation procedures, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.

Skills

Supervision

Food safety knowledge

Cooking methods

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Knives

Grills

Fryers

Ovens

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food per standard recipes and guidelines in a correctional facility setting. The role requires safe handling of knives and kitchen equipment and may involve supervising other staff. Compensation starts at $18 per hour with great benefits.

Qualifications include prior supervisory experience, a cook background, and a food safety certification. Background check is required due to the facility environment.