Sous Chef

Job Description

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? Looking for a better work life balance? As a Sous Chef on our Team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity!

Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you'll be immersed in in a world that goes beyond food preparation - experimenting with different cuisines, flavors & cooking styles. At Aramark we care about your health, so we have balanced schedules and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love, all while working Monday to Friday, days! Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion and pursue what matters to you cooking for us!

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of others, without direct performance management responsibilities
• Ability to create diverse & balanced menu's
• Prepares a variety of food according to daily production guidelines
• 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 knifes
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
• Accurately 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 guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise cooking from scratch in a fast-paced setting, required

• Knowledge of various food prep methods, accurate knife handling, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage required

• have a sense of urgency

• Exercise considerable judgment based on previous experience to solve problems

• Must be able to acquire food safety certification

• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills

• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting (up to 50LB), bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.