Executive Chef

Silver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in providing food and facilities services, serving millions of individuals across 15 countries every day. The company is deeply committed to promoting positive impacts in the lives of its employees, partners, communities, and the environment. Aramark prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace, dedicated to employee development, professional growth, and creating opportunities for all. Their values focus on integrity, inclusivity, and sustainability, ensuring they not only deliver high-quality service but also contribute to a better world. As an innovative and forward-thinking company, Aramark offers extensive benefits and career advancement programs to support their workforce.

Joining Aramark as an Executive Chef presents a unique opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about creativity and excellence in cooking. This role allows you to bring recipes to life, experiment with diverse cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques, all while working with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment. The Executive Chef plays a crucial role in upholding culinary standards, food safety, and kitchen sanitation as part of a vibrant team committed to excellence. Beyond food preparation, this role encourages you to enhance your culinary skills, contribute to menu development, and uphold Aramark's dedication to health and safety standards.

In this position, you will be immersed in a dynamic culinary environment that promotes innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. Aramark emphasizes the importance of following detailed production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure the highest quality of food service. As an Executive Chef, you will enjoy the challenge of mastering various cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming while maintaining a visually appealing food presentation. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to health regulations, and ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering superior service with a positive attitude.

Aramark supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off including parental leave and disability benefits, plus tools and support that enhance work-life balance. The company encourages continuous professional development through training programs, leadership development, and skill enhancement workshops, making it an ideal workplace for culinary professionals seeking career growth and meaningful work. By becoming part of Aramark’s team, you also join a company that values equal opportunity and inclusiveness, promoting a respectful and diverse workforce.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
prior experience in cooking or culinary roles
knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food preparation principles
understanding of food safety standards and hygiene protocols
food safety certification preferred
ability to use kitchen tools and appliances safely
strong communication and teamwork skills
basic math skills for measuring and portioning

Job Qualifications

Past experience working as a cook or in a similar culinary position
firm grasp of the fundamentals of cooking techniques and principles of food preparation
having a grasp of food safety standards and hygiene protocols is essential
acquire the pertinent food safety certification, if it has not been obtained as yet
core competencies in arithmetic and numerical counting
apt in effectively communicating and collaborating within a team
having a high school diploma or an equivalent certification is suggested but not mandatory

Job Duties

Follow set production guidelines and recipes to prepare a variety of meals
set up workstations by laying out essential ingredients and tools
process ingredients by chopping, trimming, measuring, blending, and so forth
handle a diverse array of kitchen tools and appliances, like knives, ovens, stoves, and mixers, with safety precautions in mind
employ a variety of cooking techniques like baking, broiling, roasting, and steaming to prepare and create diverse meals
follow established norms to layout, decorate, and serve food to meet presentation requirements
conform to all food safety regulations and store food in the recommended manner
clean and sterilize kitchen compartments, tools, and utensils to uphold sanitation standards
give superior customer assistance and uphold a positive demeanor
maintain strict compliance with Aramark's safety and sanitation regulations
guarantee the protection of corporate possessions