Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

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

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Lead Cook to manage food preparation according to standard recipes and production guidelines while maintaining food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff, schedule daily activities, train employees, and ensure proper use of kitchen equipment and safety practices; responsibilities may vary by location.

This position requires ability to work independently with limited supervision and to maintain excellent customer service with

Qualifications

• Supervision experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on duties, food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Lead Cook to manage food preparation according to standard recipes and production guidelines while maintaining food safety and sanitation procedures. The role may supervise staff, schedule daily activities, train employees, and ensure proper use of kitchen equipment and safety practices; responsibilities may vary by location.

This position requires ability to work independently with limited supervision and to maintain excellent customer service with