Baker Lead - Catering - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Workplace safety

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries worldwide. The company is deeply rooted in service and driven by a strong purpose to support its employees, partners, communities, and the environment. Aramark strives to foster an inclusive workplace where every employee has equal opportunity to participate and contribute, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The company emphasizes personal and professional growth, aiming to develop employee talents and empower individuals to reach their fullest potential. With a collaborative and supportive culture, Aramark is committed to making a positive impact globally and locally through exceptional service and sustainable practices.

The Lead Baker at Aramark plays a vital role in the culinary operations by preparing food according to standardized recipes and production guidelines while ensuring strict adherence to food safety, handling, and sanitation protocols. This position requires expertise in safely using kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, and knives. The Lead Baker may also oversee or delegate responsibilities within the culinary team, guiding and training staff in their respective duties. This role entails scheduling daily work assignments, managing food preparation workstations, and producing high-quality bakery items using various cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. Additionally, the Lead Baker ensures that all food items are properly garnished and portioned, and that food storage complies with safety policies. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of the workspace and equipment is a key responsibility as well. This position demands a strong commitment to excellent customer service and professionalism when interacting with guests, clients, and coworkers. The role may involve physical activity such as lifting, bending, and extended periods of standing or walking, and adherence to safety guidelines including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms is mandatory. Aramark’s dynamic environment may require flexibility as job duties can evolve to meet changing business and client needs. By joining Aramark, the Lead Baker becomes part of a purpose-driven company that values growth, teamwork, and quality culinary experiences in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Job Requirements

Experience as a baker or cook required
ability to work independently with limited supervision required
required to obtain food safety certification(s)
demonstrates basic math and counting skills
demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
may be required to lift, bend, push, pull and/or stand or walk for extended periods
willing to wear uniforms and/or personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job Qualifications

Previous experience as a supervisor in a related role preferred
experience as a baker or cook required
ability to work independently with limited supervision required
proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
required to obtain food safety certification(s)
demonstrates basic math and counting skills
demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Duties

Schedules and assigns daily work assignments to a food service team and oversees the completion of tasks
trains and guides staff on job duties, proper food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc
cooks and prepares a variety of food according to 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 a variety of utensils including knives
operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc
bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods
arranges, garnishes, and portions of food according to established guidelines
properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, and co-workers
adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation