Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor – School Nutrition

Aramark; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Student Nutrition in Phoenixville, PA seeks a Lead Cook to prepare food per recipes, follow safety standards, and supervise staff as needed. The role requires cooking experience and a strong grasp of food safety, with certification preferred.

Responsibilities include organizing daily tasks, training staff, and ensuring quality meals for students across districts. A proactive team player dedicated to guest satisfaction is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by weighing, chopping, and assembling.
• Safely uses all food utensils and equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitization of work areas and tools.
• Maintains excellent customer service with guests and coworkers.

Skills

Supervision experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark Student Nutrition in Phoenixville, PA seeks a Lead Cook to prepare food per recipes, follow safety standards, and supervise staff as needed. The role requires cooking experience and a strong grasp of food safety, with certification preferred.

Responsibilities include organizing daily tasks, training staff, and ensuring quality meals for students across districts. A proactive team player dedicated to guest satisfaction is essential.