Sous Chef - Dining Services at Ringling Museum

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day in 15 countries worldwide. Rooted in service and united by a strong purpose, Aramark strives to do great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a culture where every employee has equal opportunity and is encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of the business. Aramark values diversity and inclusiveness and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment creates a welcoming and supportive workplace which fuels professional growth and empowers individuals to reach their full potential.

The Lead Cook role at Aramark is a pivotal position within the culinary team, responsible for preparing and cooking food using standard recipes and production guidelines while strictly adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. This role requires competency in safely handling kitchen equipment such as knives, grills, fryers, ovens, and broilers. The Lead Cook may also take on supervisory responsibilities, including scheduling, delegating tasks, and training kitchen staff. They ensure that food preparation meets both quality and safety standards, and kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently.

In this role, the Lead Cook is tasked with a wide variety of culinary and managerial duties. These range from ingredient preparation—measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items—to operating cooking equipment for baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and various other cooking methods. Additionally, the Lead Cook arranges, garnishes, and portions dishes following established guidelines to maintain consistency and presentation standards. This position requires following strict food storage policies and maintaining a clean and sanitized work environment. Beyond cooking tasks, the Lead Cook ensures excellent customer service by maintaining a positive attitude toward guests, coworkers, and clients alike.

The role may include physical demands such as prolonged standing, lifting, bending, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The dynamic nature of Aramark’s operations means that responsibilities may shift or expand based on client needs and business requirements, providing a challenging and rewarding work environment. The opportunity to gain leadership experience by supervising and training kitchen staff makes this role ideal for candidates seeking career advancement in culinary management. This position highlights Aramark’s dedication to developing skilled professionals who contribute to the company’s mission of serving communities with excellence and care.