Executive Chef

Dearborn, MI, 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 food and facilities services, serving millions of people daily across 15 countries. The company is committed to delivering exceptional service that positively impacts its partners, communities, and the planet. With a strong focus on creating an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic work environment, Aramark fosters growth and professional development for its employees. The company believes in nurturing talent and igniting passions, ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to excel in their career while contributing meaningfully to the organization’s mission. Aramark stands as an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and rejecting discrimination based on race, color, religion, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As an Executive Chef at Aramark, you will play a vital role in bringing recipes to life with creativity and precision. This position offers a unique chance to work with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment, immersing you in a culinary environment that extends far beyond basic food preparation. You will explore diverse cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques, enhancing your culinary skills and broadening your expertise. The role emphasizes health and safety, with clear production guidelines and safety procedures in place to ensure a safe working environment. Your work will involve not only creating delicious meals but also upholding strict food safety regulations and sanitation standards.

In this role, you will be entrusted with setting up workstations, processing ingredients, and employing various cooking methods such as baking, broiling, roasting, and steaming. You will also be responsible for food presentation, ensuring each dish meets the established aesthetic criteria. Maintaining cleanliness and sterilization of kitchen tools and facilities will be paramount, alongside providing excellent customer service and contributing to a positive team atmosphere. This position encourages continuous learning and skill development, giving you the opportunity to refine your culinary techniques and advance your career in the vibrant field of food service. Aramark’s commitment to employee well-being includes offering comprehensive benefits, making this role both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.

Job Requirements

past experience working as a cook or in a similar culinary position
knowledge of fundamental cooking techniques and food preparation principles
understanding of food safety standards and hygiene protocols
obtaining relevant food safety certification
basic arithmetic skills
ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a team environment
high school diploma or equivalent preferred but not mandatory

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