Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work-life balance resources
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to its clients and customers. With a commitment to fairness, diversity, and inclusion, Aramark fosters a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. The company embraces a broad spectrum of backgrounds and identities, ensuring a supportive environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. This inclusive culture not only enriches the workplace but also strengthens Aramark’s ability to innovate and serve a diverse clientele effectively. Aramark operates across numerous sectors including education, healthcare, business dining, sports and entertainment, lodging, and facilities management, making it a dynamic and versatile company positioned as a leader in the service industry.
The role of Food Production Chef at Aramark is a unique opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about creativity and the art of cooking. This position allows chefs to experiment with various cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques within a supportive and well-equipped environment. The Food Production Chef will engage in preparing high-quality dishes adhering to strict production guidelines and standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and excellence. Aramark prioritizes safety and hygiene, implementing comprehensive protocols to safeguard health and wellbeing at the workplace.
In this role, candidates will prepare ingredients through measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling, while safely operating kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. The Food Production Chef will utilize diverse cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming to craft delicious meals from meats, vegetables, and other fresh food items. A key part of this position is not only food preparation but also the presentation—arranging, garnishing, and portioning foods according to Aramark’s established standards. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of work areas, utensils, and equipment is vital, alongside following proper food storage practices to adhere to food safety regulations.
This role also emphasizes excellent customer service and positive interaction with guests, customers, clients, and co-workers, reinforcing Aramark’s commitment to high-quality service. The Food Production Chef must comply with all safety policies and procedures, including food safety and sanitation, and play an active role in securing company assets. Working as a Food Production Chef at Aramark offers a rewarding career path with comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, work-life balance resources, retirement savings plans such as the 401(k), and paid leave for parental and disability reasons.
Overall, this position suits culinary individuals who are eager to advance their skills in a vibrant, large-scale operational setting. Aramark recognizes the importance of continuous training and development for its employees through leadership programs, skills workshops, and online learning platforms. Those joining Aramark can expect a company that not only values culinary excellence but also invests deeply in the wellbeing and career advancement of its workforce.
The role of Food Production Chef at Aramark is a unique opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about creativity and the art of cooking. This position allows chefs to experiment with various cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques within a supportive and well-equipped environment. The Food Production Chef will engage in preparing high-quality dishes adhering to strict production guidelines and standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and excellence. Aramark prioritizes safety and hygiene, implementing comprehensive protocols to safeguard health and wellbeing at the workplace.
In this role, candidates will prepare ingredients through measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling, while safely operating kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. The Food Production Chef will utilize diverse cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming to craft delicious meals from meats, vegetables, and other fresh food items. A key part of this position is not only food preparation but also the presentation—arranging, garnishing, and portioning foods according to Aramark’s established standards. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of work areas, utensils, and equipment is vital, alongside following proper food storage practices to adhere to food safety regulations.
This role also emphasizes excellent customer service and positive interaction with guests, customers, clients, and co-workers, reinforcing Aramark’s commitment to high-quality service. The Food Production Chef must comply with all safety policies and procedures, including food safety and sanitation, and play an active role in securing company assets. Working as a Food Production Chef at Aramark offers a rewarding career path with comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, work-life balance resources, retirement savings plans such as the 401(k), and paid leave for parental and disability reasons.
Overall, this position suits culinary individuals who are eager to advance their skills in a vibrant, large-scale operational setting. Aramark recognizes the importance of continuous training and development for its employees through leadership programs, skills workshops, and online learning platforms. Those joining Aramark can expect a company that not only values culinary excellence but also invests deeply in the wellbeing and career advancement of its workforce.
Job Requirements
- Experience in cooking or a comparable role
- Food safety certification
- Knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques
- Compliance with food safety regulations
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking or standing for extended periods
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation protocols
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
- Food safety certification
- Expertise in basic math operations and numerical counting proficiency
- Proficiency in interpersonal communication skills including written and verbal communication
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing
Job Duties
- Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
- Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
- Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
- Safely use a variety of utensils including knives
- Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers
- Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
- Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to established guidelines
- Properly store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
- Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers
- Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
- Ensure security of company assets
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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