Lead School Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook for Willingboro Public Schools to prepare meals using approved recipes and guidelines, while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. The role may include supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily kitchen operations on site in Willingboro, NJ.

The position requires experience as a cook and in supervising others, with strong knowledge of food safety practices and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced school cafeteria environment.

Qualifications

• Supervises kitchen staff; assigns tasks and ensures timely completion.
• Follows standard recipes and production guidelines for consistent quality.
• Adheres to food safety regulations and sanitation procedures.

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

Food preparation knowledge

Food safety procedures

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook for Willingboro Public Schools to prepare meals using approved recipes and guidelines, while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. The role may include supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily kitchen operations on site in Willingboro, NJ.

The position requires experience as a cook and in supervising others, with strong knowledge of food safety practices and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced school cafeteria environment.