Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook to prepare foods according to standard recipes and production guidelines. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring food safety, and operating kitchen equipment while maintaining high guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include training staff, planning schedules, portioning, and sanitation. The candidate must demonstrate strong cooking skills, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily work activities of staff.
• Train and guide staff on job duties and food safety procedures.
• Cook and prepare food following guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use food utensils and operate ovens, stoves, and other equipment.
• Cook using a variety of methods and present portions.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.

Skills

Cook experience

Supervisory experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Lead Cook to prepare foods according to standard recipes and production guidelines. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring food safety, and operating kitchen equipment while maintaining high guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include training staff, planning schedules, portioning, and sanitation. The candidate must demonstrate strong cooking skills, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies in a dynamic environment.