Kitchen Lead - Oswego CUSD #308

Aramark • Oswego, IL

6d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Food Service Lead, you’ll assist with food prep, portioning meals, and serving our loyal customers. With guidance from your manager, you’ll learn on the job and make great connections with the people we serve. We’re looking for team players who are organized, focused, accountable, and above all, bring a positive attitude every day.

Lead all aspects of and assist in preparation of food items for breakfast and lunch service for the day.
Coordinate and assist in setting up and breaking down stations designated by the manager.
Cook and otherwise prepare foods according to recipes and directions.
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 a professional kitchen

The sky is the limit for what you’ll go on to achieve next! Ignite your passion, pursue what matters.

Requirements

• Serve Safe Certification is a must have
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Food service experience
• Great customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• 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
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Inventory and ordering experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen (inventory, ordering, food service)
• 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.
• 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 while cashiering
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees