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Aramark

Catering Sous Chef - Kutztown University

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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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

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Work Life Balance
Uniform allowance

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries around the world. Rooted deeply in service and united by a strong, shared purpose, Aramark aims to create meaningful experiences for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic. With a culture that emphasizes professional growth, passion development, and empowerment, Aramark blends... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Two years' experience in a related culinary position
  • Possess two years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
  • Serv Safe Certification or willing to obtain
  • Ability to manage people and solve problems
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to work event-based hours including nights and weekends
  • Capability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and standing for extended periods
  • Willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment
  • Flexibility to work according to University calendar and event schedules

Job Qualifications

  • Two years' experience in a related culinary position
  • Candidates will possess 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
  • Candidate must be willing to be hands on with staff and operations and be willing to work event-based hours that include 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 & 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)

Job Location

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