Food Production Chef

Columbia, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniforms, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences while fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Committed to fairness and equal opportunity, Aramark ensures that all employees have the same chances for growth, development, and success regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law. The company’s work culture revolves around safety, respect, and continuous learning, supporting employees to thrive both professionally and personally. Aramark’s reputation is built on its commitment to quality services, innovative solutions, and customer satisfaction across various sectors including healthcare, education, business, and sports and entertainment.

The Food Production Chef role at Aramark offers a dynamic and creative opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about exploring and perfecting diverse cuisines. This position enables you to bring culinary creativity to life by experimenting with flavors, cooking techniques, and recipe development in an environment equipped with state-of-the-art kitchen tools and fresh ingredients. Working as a Food Production Chef, you will be integral to ensuring food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while adhering to Aramark’s rigorous safety protocols and production standards. This role nurtures your culinary skills and allows expression within a team-oriented setting that values collaboration and a positive attitude. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will play a key part in maintaining the highest levels of food preparation and sanitation.

As a Food Production Chef, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of dishes using standardized recipes and production guidelines, ensuring consistent quality and presentation. You will manage your workstation efficiently, from ingredient prep to final plating, while maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards throughout the cooking process. Your expertise in handling kitchen equipment like ovens, stoves, and slicers, combined with your knowledge of baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and other cooking methods, will contribute to the culinary excellence Aramark strives for. This role also emphasizes the importance of customer service, requiring you to interact respectfully and positively with guests, customers, and co-workers. Aramark supports its Food Production Chefs not only with comprehensive training but also through a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement options, and paid leave, ensuring a balanced work-life experience and a secure future.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in food preparation or similar culinary role
Food safety certification
Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards
Ability to follow standardized recipes and production guidelines
Physical ability to perform manual tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Excellent communication skills

Job Qualifications

Experience in cooking or a comparable role
Confirmed grasp of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking techniques, and compliance with food safety regulations, including accurate food handling, cleanliness, and storage procedures
Fulfilling the requirements for 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, 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