Regional Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
support programs
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability protection

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, known for delivering innovative and quality experiences to its clients and customers across multiple industries including education, healthcare, business, and sports and entertainment. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect for all employees, Aramark fosters a work environment where diversity is valued and individuals can thrive regardless of their personal backgrounds or characteristics. The company is dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and service, making it a distinguished employer in the hospitality and service industry.

As a Regional Chef at Aramark, you will play a vital role in bringing culinary creativity to life while working with some of the freshest ingredients and top-quality equipment. This position invites you to not just prepare food but to engage in an innovative experimentation with diverse cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles that go beyond traditional food preparation. You will be immersed in a collaborative environment that emphasizes both the art and science of cooking, allowing you to develop and refine your culinary skills while adhering to strict safety and production guidelines designed to protect both employees and customers.

The role involves preparing a wide variety of dishes by following standardized recipes and production instructions, ensuring consistency and quality in every plate served. You will be responsible for setting up workstations with all necessary tools and ingredients, preparing items by measuring, cutting, trimming, and blending, and using various cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming with professional-grade kitchen appliances. You will also be entrusted with maintaining the highest standards of food safety through proper storage, sanitation, and hygiene practices as established by Aramark’s food safety protocols.

Beyond food preparation, the Regional Chef position requires excellent interpersonal skills to ensure a positive dining experience for guests, customers, clients, and coworkers. A cheerful and approachable demeanor is essential while adhering to organizational safety measures and protocols internally. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to Aramark’s mission of enhancing the food service experience through quality and creativity, supported by comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, supportive work-life balance programs, and paid time off including parental leave and disability protection. Full-time employment status and a competitive salary create a rewarding career path for culinary professionals passionate about excellence and innovation in food service.

Job Requirements

  • experience as a cook or related role
  • knowledge of food preparation principles
  • knowledge of cooking methods
  • knowledge of food safety regulations
  • ability to acquire food safety certification
  • basic math and counting skills
  • good interpersonal communication skills
  • ability to meet physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended walking and standing

Job Qualifications

  • experience as a cook or related role
  • validated knowledge of basic food preparation principles
  • knowledge of various cooking methods
  • understanding of food safety regulations including handling and storage
  • ability to acquire food safety certification
  • basic math and counting skills
  • strong interpersonal communication skills
  • ability to perform physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and standing

Job Duties

  • prepare food following standardized recipes and production instructions
  • ready the workstation with necessary tools and ingredients
  • measure, weigh, blend, cut, trim, and peel food items
  • safely use utensils including knives
  • operate appliances such as ovens, cookers, mixers
  • use baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming methods
  • portion cuisine following regulations
  • maintain food quality and safety through proper storage
  • uphold sanitation standards of work areas and utensils
  • deliver excellent customer service with a cheerful attitude
  • comply with safety and sanitation protocols
  • maintain safety measures for organizational resources

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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