Sous Chef

Aramark is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services to diverse clients across 15 countries. The company is rooted in service and united by its purpose to make a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. With a commitment to fostering equal employment opportunities, Aramark maintains a respectful, inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated. Their mission focuses on service excellence, employee development, and sustainable practices. They believe a career at Aramark should help individuals develop their talents, fuel their passions, and empower professional growth, offering opportunities to pursue new challenges, find a sense of belonging, and work in a great environment.

The Sous Chef position at Aramark involves coordinating, planning, participating, and supervising the production, preparation, and presentation of food for designated units. The role is essential in maintaining high culinary standards while ensuring food safety, sanitation, and quality are held to the highest level. The Sous Chef works under the guidance of the Aramark Executive Chef, managing kitchen operations and leading a team with a hands-on approach. This position requires a creative mindset for menu planning and development, excellent organizational skills, and flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays according to event schedules. The role offers an hourly rate of $30.00 to $32.00, with competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans like 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and disability coverage.

In this role, the Sous Chef supervises food production activities to ensure consistent quality, manages inventory and storage to meet daily demands, and maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards to comply with food safety regulations. The leader will engage with team members by interviewing, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling to foster a productive and positive work culture. Experience in large-scale food production and event execution is important to navigate the complexities of high-volume catering environments effectively. The Sous Chef plays a vital role in food safety oversight and operational excellence, contributing to Aramark’s commitment to outstanding service and customer satisfaction. This is a dynamic position that combines culinary expertise with management responsibilities, allowing for career growth within a recognized food services company.