Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks to ensure smooth operation across locations.

Responsibilities include training staff, setting up workstations, handling ingredients, operating ovens and other equipment, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and various cooking methods.
• Food safety regulations and safe handling.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food following guidelines.
• Stores food per food safety policies; cleans and sanitizes areas and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and follows safety policies.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cooked/related role

Food safety knowledge

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may involve supervising staff and delegating tasks to ensure smooth operation across locations.

Responsibilities include training staff, setting up workstations, handling ingredients, operating ovens and other equipment, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service in a fast-paced environment.