Food Production Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Parental leave
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Aramark is a globally recognized leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, committed to delivering exceptional experiences to clients across various industries. With a diverse portfolio that spans healthcare, education, business, sports, and leisure, Aramark emphasizes fairness and equal opportunity in the workplace. The company fosters an inclusive environment where all employees have the opportunity to grow and develop professionally without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any protected characteristic by law.

Working at Aramark means joining a company that values innovation, quality, and community engagement. The company prides itself on its safety protocols and health-conscious production requirements that ensure a secure and supportive work environment. Aramark offers its employees a wide range of benefits designed to support work-life balance and long-term wellbeing, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement savings programs like the 401(k) plan. The benefits package also covers compensated leave for parental leave, disability insurance, and various programs aimed at helping employees manage their personal commitments along with their work obligations.

The Food Production Chef role at Aramark is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who want to express their creativity and passion for cooking. This position involves experimenting with a variety of cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques to create delicious and visually appealing dishes. Working with fresh products and advanced kitchen equipment, Food Production Chefs bring recipes to life while adhering to Aramark’s high standards for food safety, sanitation, and overall quality. The role not only requires technical culinary skills but also a commitment to maintaining a positive and professional attitude towards guests, teammates, and clients within a dynamic kitchen environment.

As a Food Production Chef, you will play a crucial role in setting up workstations, preparing ingredients through measuring, weighing, chopping, and trimming, and utilizing kitchen tools safely. You will be responsible for operating cooking equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers, and applying a variety of cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. Your expertise will extend to the proper arrangement and garnishing of food portions in alignment with established guidelines. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of your work area, equipment, and utensils is essential, as is adhering strictly to Aramark’s safety policies and procedures. The company values employees who uphold excellent customer service and maintain a friendly, positive demeanor in all interactions.

Aramark also offers career growth opportunities including internships and training programs that develop leadership and technical culinary skills. For those looking to advance their careers within a supportive and innovative company, a role as a Food Production Chef at Aramark presents both a challenge and a rewarding environment where your culinary talents can thrive while making a real impact on customer satisfaction and kitchen operations.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in food production or culinary roles
  • valid food safety certification
  • ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols
  • physical ability to perform required duties
  • effective communication skills
  • commitment to teamwork and customer service

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in cooking or a comparable role
  • confirmed grasp of the basic principles of food preparation and various cooking techniques
  • compliance with food safety regulations including accurate food handling, cleanliness, and storage procedures
  • fulfilling the requirements for food safety certification
  • proficiency in basic math operations and numerical counting
  • strong interpersonal communication skills including both written and verbal
  • ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing

Job Duties

  • Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
  • sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
  • prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
  • safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
  • operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
  • bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
  • arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
  • properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
  • cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
  • maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
  • adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
  • ensures security of company assets

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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