Catering Chef - Lead Culinary Ops & Menus

Aramark; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Chef to lead culinary operations for catering, train kitchen staff, and ensure quality and safety across events. This role requires 2–3 years of related experience and a culinary degree is preferred.

Responsibilities include menu development, recipe standardization, cost-effective planning, and overseeing catering events. The position offers a competitive salaried range and comprehensive benefits where applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
• Requires oral, reading and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques

Skills

People management

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education or equivalent

Food safety training

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Chef to lead culinary operations for catering, train kitchen staff, and ensure quality and safety across events. This role requires 2–3 years of related experience and a culinary degree is preferred.

Responsibilities include menu development, recipe standardization, cost-effective planning, and overseeing catering events. The position offers a competitive salaried range and comprehensive benefits where applicable.