Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Knoxville is seeking a Culinary Supervisor for UTenn Premium who will lead the kitchen team, ensure recipes and production guidelines are followed, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise staff, train on sanitation, prepare meals, set up stations, and maintain quality service for guests. The role requires prior supervisory cooking experience and a commitment to safe food handling.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a kitchen or service team.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper handling, storage and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety and sanitation procedures.
• 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 food items.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking

Food safety

Sanitation

Communication

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark in Knoxville is seeking a Culinary Supervisor for UTenn Premium who will lead the kitchen team, ensure recipes and production guidelines are followed, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise staff, train on sanitation, prepare meals, set up stations, and maintain quality service for guests. The role requires prior supervisory cooking experience and a commitment to safe food handling.