Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor - Food Prep & Safety

Aramark Correctional Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services in the United States is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines, supervise staff, and ensure safety and sanitation. The role requires cooking experience, supervisory ability, and knowledge of food safety regulations.

The position offers an hourly wage of $22.00 with comprehensive benefits varies by location. The Lead Cook will work with various kitchen equipment and adhere to Aramark safety policies while delivering quality meals to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• 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
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services in the United States is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines, supervise staff, and ensure safety and sanitation. The role requires cooking experience, supervisory ability, and knowledge of food safety regulations.

The position offers an hourly wage of $22.00 with comprehensive benefits varies by location. The Lead Cook will work with various kitchen equipment and adhere to Aramark safety policies while delivering quality meals to