Lead Food Service Worker - Kitchen & Line Operations

Aramark; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker Lead at Moberly Correctional Center to oversee daily food preparation and serving operations. You will train and supervise the line staff, ensure proper portions and temperatures, and maintain a clean, safe serving area.

You’ll coordinate with management on station setup, assist with safety checks, and handle customer feedback with a positive attitude, contributing to a smooth, efficient dining service. The role supports catering and events as needed.

Qualifications

• Great customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong Leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Serve Safe Certification
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Food Service Experience preferred
• Requires frequent lifting/transporting hot food items
• Ability to work inside kitchen area, interact with heated equipment, steam, loud noise, chemicals and other at risk conditions

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of and assist in preparation of food items for the day and dating products.
• Coordinate and assist in setting up and breaking down stations designated by the manager.
• Cook and otherwise prepare foods according to recipes and directions.
• Responsible for use of accurate portions when preparing and serving items on the line.
• Maintain daily temperature logs
• Responsible for taking samples of all food items on the line prior to serving the customers.
• Alert management and pull food items that do not meet quality expectations.
• Complete opening and closing station checklists
• Greet customers as they approach and leave the serving line
• Ask customers about the quality of their service and handle any complaints while maintaining a positive attitude and smile.
• Coordinate and assist in maintaining a clean work station (including floors, work areas, equipment, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks)
• Ensures that all work areas and serving utensils are cleaned and sanitized
• Responsible for accurate disposal of waste from the service line
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or by cart.
• Assist with daily safety observations and report safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately
• Cross-train in areas as the need arises
• Able to work in concessions, catering, and special events required by your manager
• Perform task as requested by your manager on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis
• Completion of any task requested by a supervisor or member of the Aramark management team.
• Lead all aspects of and advise the employees working on the line to ensure timely and effective service of the customers. Request support from utility workers for sanitation issues of the line as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Teamwork

Serve Safe Certification

Food Service Experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker Lead at Moberly Correctional Center to oversee daily food preparation and serving operations. You will train and supervise the line staff, ensure proper portions and temperatures, and maintain a clean, safe serving area.

You’ll coordinate with management on station setup, assist with safety checks, and handle customer feedback with a positive attitude, contributing to a smooth, efficient dining service. The role supports catering and events as needed.