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Aramark

Catering Sous Chef - Kutztown University

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $39,900.00 - $62,200.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Career Development
Equal employment opportunity
inclusive workplace
Professional growth opportunities
Work-life balance
Holidays and breaks

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests daily in 15 countries. The company is rooted in service and united by a strong sense of purpose, aiming to positively impact employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark fosters a workplace culture where every employee is valued and given equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic according to applicable laws. Their mission is grounded in doing great things together, lifting each other up, and creating a supportive... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Two years experience in a related culinary position
  • Two years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Serv Safe certification or willing to obtain
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends as per University calendar
  • Physically able to lift, bend, push, pull and stand for extended periods
  • Willingness to wear uniforms and use personal protective equipment
  • Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills
  • Experience managing people and workplace challenges

Job Qualifications

  • Two years experience in a related culinary position
  • Two years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Serv Safe certification or willing to obtain
  • Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
  • Experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems
  • Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills
  • Willingness to be hands on with staff and operations
  • Ability to work event-based hours including evenings and weekends

Job Duties

  • Professional interaction with clients for catering department
  • Responds to client communications in a timely manner
  • Promotes outstanding client/guest relations
  • Fulfillment of all catering event orders utilizing existing Cater Trax event orders
  • Assures all updates and requests on events are confirmed prior to the event
  • Delivers consistent quality in planning and carrying out events
  • Maintains knowledge of daily catering events and confirms they are prepared and delivered timely
  • Supervises and evaluates employees: counsel, promotes employee growth, efficiency, morale and teamwork
  • Assists with the direction of the daily activities of the catering events staff as directed
  • Participates in the weekly Catering Event Order Meeting with Catering Chef and catering team
  • Communicate information to Catering Chef as appropriate
  • Facilitates the delivery of prepared food and set up events crafted from banquet event orders
  • Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staff supervision
  • Ensure that all food items are prepared and served according to menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to all departmental policies, procedures and health codes and regulations
  • Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures
  • Assist in the onboarding and training of new team members
  • Assist with ordering and inventory of catering-related supplies
  • Perform other duties and in other business units outside of Catering department dependent on business needs as assigned by the Catering Chef or Executive Chef to initiate, coordinate or complete any client request

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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