Lead School Kitchen Cook & Team Supervisor

NUTRITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrition Management Services Company is seeking a Cook Supervisor to join our culinary team at a private school. This hands-on leadership role involves directing cooks, coordinating daily production, and ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of professional cooking experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of food safety. You will work on the line throughout the day, training staff and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior cook supervisor or lead cook experience preferred.
• Experience in school dining, healthcare, corporate dining, hospitality, catering, or contract food service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in daily cooking, preparation, and food production.
• Provide day-to-day direction and supervision to cooks, prep staff, and utility employees.
• Coordinate daily production to ensure all menu items are prepared correctly and ready for service on time.
• Follow standardized recipes, production sheets, portion standards, and presentation expectations.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, flavor, freshness, and appearance.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Monitor food production and minimize waste and overproduction.
• Ensure proper food temperatures, sanitation procedures, allergen protocols, and food safety practices are consistently followed.
• Assist with student dining, faculty functions, catering, and special school events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Help train and develop kitchen employees and reinforce expectations for performance, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Communicate production, staffing, equipment, or operational concerns to the Culinary Director/Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Line cooking

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Nutrition Management Services Company is seeking a Cook Supervisor to join our culinary team at a private school. This hands-on leadership role involves directing cooks, coordinating daily production, and ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of professional cooking experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of food safety. You will work on the line throughout the day, training staff and maintaining high standards.