Executive Chef - Clara Maass

Paterson, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

employee recognition programs

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Founded on a deep commitment to service and united by a shared purpose, Aramark focuses on delivering exceptional experiences to its customers, partners, and communities. The company values inclusivity and equal opportunity, fostering a work environment free from discrimination on many grounds such as race, gender, religion, or disability. At Aramark, career development is emphasized, enabling employees to grow their skills, pursue their passions, and achieve their full potential in a supportive and dynamic workplace. This approach positions Aramark as a top choice for professionals seeking a meaningful and stable career in the culinary and hospitality sectors.

The Executive Chef at Aramark holds a pivotal management role within the culinary operations, overseeing both chef managers and hourly culinary staff. This leadership position demands an individual capable of crafting and implementing innovative culinary solutions tailored to customer needs and preferences. The Executive Chef is responsible for upholding the highest culinary standards across production, presentation, and service, ensuring the delivery of quality food that meets the company’s operational benchmarks. This role requires a hands-on leader who can guide kitchen teams, foster employee development through training and coaching, and maintain strong client and guest relationships. The Executive Chef also plays an instrumental role in managing labor and food costs, monitoring inventory and procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. This position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $85,000, reflecting the importance and responsibility associated with this role. Overall, joining Aramark as an Executive Chef represents a unique opportunity to impact culinary excellence on a large scale while advancing your career in a respected global enterprise.

Job Requirements

Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience
Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience
Ability to multi-task
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills

Job Qualifications

Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience
At least 2 years in a management role preferred
Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience
Ability to multi-task
Ability to simplify the agenda for the team
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems
Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills

Job Duties

Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards
Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food
Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques
Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
Reward and recognize employees
Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles