Chef de Cuisine

Rowlett, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities management services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. As a company rooted in service and united by a clear purpose, Aramark strives to do great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a culture that values equal employment opportunity and inclusivity, ensuring all employees can participate fully without discrimination. Aramark is dedicated to developing its workforce by providing opportunities that fuel passions, develop talents, and empower professional growth. It is a vibrant workplace that offers diverse career paths and encourages employees to reach their full potential. The Portfolio Group, operating under Aramark's Workplace Experience Group, specializes in creating seamless, signature experiences for different business portfolios, ranging from the breakroom to the boardroom. This group is committed to innovation and excellence, delivering customized solutions that resonate with client needs through a collaborative partnership model summarized as 'One Partner. Infinite Solutions.'

The Chef de Cuisine role at Aramark is a key leadership position focused on managing culinary operations at a specific location. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, coordinating culinary activities, and ensuring consistent food quality while fostering a creative and safe kitchen environment. This role requires a combination of culinary expertise, management skills, and operational knowledge to deliver exceptional dining experiences. The Chef de Cuisine will oversee menu development, recipe standardization, presentation standards, and food cost estimation. Ensuring equipment is well-maintained and that health and safety standards are strictly adhered to is also essential. Additionally, this role may involve overseeing catering events and providing culinary instruction or demonstrations. This is a hands-on leadership position where adaptability and commitment to excellence are key to success. The position does not specify a particular employment type or salary range but highlights the dynamic nature of duties, which may evolve to meet operational needs. Aramark encourages its employees to develop new skills and to be proactive in contributing positively to the company's mission and values.

Job Requirements

At least 2-3 years of experience in a related culinary position
At least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
Advanced knowledge of culinary principles and practices
Experience managing kitchen staff and resolving operational issues
Strong communication skills in verbal, reading, and written forms
Ability to maintain safety and sanitation standards
Capability to oversee culinary operations and food cost management

Job Qualifications

Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position
Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills

Job Duties

Trains and leads kitchen personnel
Supervises and coordinates all related culinary activities
Estimates food consumption and requisitions or purchases food
Selects and develops recipes and standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality
Establishes presentation technique and quality standards and plans and prices menus
Ensures proper equipment operation and maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen
Oversees special catering events and may offer culinary instruction and demonstrate culinary techniques