Senior Kitchen Lead | Culinary Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee meal preparation in a correctional facility. You will cook using standard recipes, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines, while properly handling kitchen equipment.

The role requires experience in cooking, leadership, and strong attention to food safety; you will train peers and ensure consistent quality in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Food safety certification required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises tasks.
• Trains staff on food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food following recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee meal preparation in a correctional facility. You will cook using standard recipes, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines, while properly handling kitchen equipment.

The role requires experience in cooking, leadership, and strong attention to food safety; you will train peers and ensure consistent quality in a high-volume environment.