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 service, facilities management, and uniform services, dedicated to enriching the lives of the people they serve. As a company, Aramark aims to create exceptional experiences through innovative services and products, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and valued. With a presence across various industries including healthcare, education, business dining, sports and entertainment, and more, Aramark operates with a commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and community engagement. The company is known for its dynamic culture that encourages creativity, professional growth, and employee well-being.

The Regional Chef role at Aramark is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about food and creativity. In this position, you'll be surrounded by fresh ingredients and top-of-the-line kitchen equipment, giving you the platform to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. This role goes beyond basic food preparation; it offers a chance to bring recipes to life, innovate, and contribute to the culinary arts while adhering to important production guidelines and safety procedures. Aramark prioritizes the health and safety of its employees, ensuring that all staff operate in a safe work environment guided by comprehensive safety protocols.

As a Regional Chef, you will have the responsibility of preparing a diverse array of dishes by following standardized recipes and production instructions. Your culinary expertise will be applied in measuring, weighing, blending, cutting, trimming, and peeling ingredients using various utensils and machinery. You will handle multiple cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming to create high-quality meals. The role also involves maintaining the quality and safety of food through proper storage methods and ensuring that your workstation and utensils remain sanitary and germ-free.

Customer service excellence is integral to this role; maintaining a cheerful and approachable demeanor when interacting with guests, customers, clients, and coworkers is essential. Additionally, you will be tasked with complying with Aramark's rigorous safety protocols, emphasizing accurate food safety and sanitation practices. The position requires physical stamina as it involves lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking and standing. The company values employees who can demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and possess a solid foundational knowledge of food preparation and safety.

Aramark offers comprehensive benefits to its employees including health insurance with dental and vision coverage, support programs that help individuals balance their work and personal lives, a 401(k) retirement plan to support financial stability, and paid time off that includes parental leave and disability protection. This role is well-suited for culinary professionals eager to advance their careers in a supportive and innovative environment where their culinary talents and creativity are recognized and nurtured.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior cooking experience preferred
  • Must be able to acquire food safety certification
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols
  • Good physical condition to meet job demands
  • Effective communication skills
  • Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and food safety

Job Qualifications

  • Experience as a cook or in a related role
  • Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and various cooking methods
  • Understanding of food safety regulations including proper handling, sanitation, and storage
  • Ability to acquire food safety certification
  • Basic math and counting skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Physical ability to perform lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and standing for extended periods

Job Duties

  • Follow production instructions and standardized recipes to prepare a diverse array of dishes
  • Ready the workstation with required tools and ingredients
  • Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, blending, cutting, trimming, and peeling food items
  • Safely use various utensils including knives
  • Operate appliances like ovens, cookers, cutting machinery, and mixers
  • Use different cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming
  • Maintain the quality and safety of food through proper storage
  • Keep work areas, utensils, and devices sanitary and germ free
  • Deliver top-notch customer service maintaining a cheerful demeanor
  • Comply with Aramark safety protocols focusing on food safety and sanitation
  • Maintain safety measures for organizational resources

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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