Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook Supervisor for St. Mary’s County to lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure safe food handling and quality. The role requires delivering meals per standardized recipes while maintaining sanitation standards and productivity.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, food preparation, equipment operation, and ensuring excellent guest service. This role may require flexibility by location and client needs.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a kitchen or related role.
• Experience cooking and preparing food per recipes and guidelines.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Solid understanding of food safety, handling, sanitation, and storage.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises task completion.
• Trains staff on job duties, 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, and chopping.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Maintains customer service and follows safety policies.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cooking experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook Supervisor for St. Mary’s County to lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure safe food handling and quality. The role requires delivering meals per standardized recipes while maintaining sanitation standards and productivity.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, food preparation, equipment operation, and ensuring excellent guest service. This role may require flexibility by location and client needs.