Lead Cook & Dining Hall Supervisor

Aramark; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Cook position at Clemson University’s McAlister Dining Hall, operated by Aramark, focuses on cooking to standard recipes while following strict food safety and sanitation guidelines. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks as needed.

You will work with grills, ovens, and other equipment, training teammates and ensuring timely service and quality portions for guests in a busy campus dining environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Food safety certification required.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling.
• Safely uses knives and operates ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Catches and stores food per safety policies; maintains clean work areas.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Knife handling

Cooking methods

Interpersonal skills

Education

Culinary training or degree (preferred)

Job description

The Lead Cook position at Clemson University’s McAlister Dining Hall, operated by Aramark, focuses on cooking to standard recipes while following strict food safety and sanitation guidelines. The role may supervise staff and delegate tasks as needed.

You will work with grills, ovens, and other equipment, training teammates and ensuring timely service and quality portions for guests in a busy campus dining environment.