Catering Sous Chef

Aramark; Saint Petersburg (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group, seeks a kitchen leader to support the Chef Manager and Catering Manager in delivering high‑quality food onsite.

You will ensure food hygiene, assist with menu planning and costings, and uphold company policies to guarantee safety, quality, and exceptional client service. Flexible hours and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience in industrial catering.
• Ability to manage food costs and assist with menu planning.

Responsabilités

• Maintain food hygiene, service & presentation (HACCP & Health & Safety Legislation).
• Assist with menu planning and costings to meet budgeted gross margin.
• Ensure adherence to purchasing policy and approved suppliers.

Connaissances

Culinary skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking

Formation

Culinary qualification

Description du poste

LifeWorks Restaurant Group crafts thoughtful, chef-led dining and hospitality experiences designed around the people and places we serve. From the first conversation, our teams work as true partners with our clients, shaping everything from the design of a space to the way the experience comes to life. We craft thoughtful, elevated experiences that leave people more inspired, more connected, and genuinely cared for. LifeWorks Restaurant Group is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group. Learn more at lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com. Imagination Well Served. #LifeWorksRestaurantGroup Home - LifeWorks Restaurant Group

To support the Chef Manager/Catering Manager with the leadership and management of the entire kitchen brigade. Their focus will be to ensure there are consistently high standards of food delivery and kitchen management across all sections of the business onsite.

Job Responsibilities

• To maintain food hygiene, service & presentation (HACCP & Health & Safety Legislation)
• To aid with menu planning and menu costings to corroborate the budgeted Gross Profit Margin is achieved eliminating waste where possible.
• To accommodate food orders conforming to company purchasing policy, ensuring that only suppliers from the approved supplier list are used.
• To fully familiarise yourself with all company policies and procedures and to ensure the daily implementation of same to guarantee Food Safety and Hygiene are maintained in the kitchen and associated areas in line with current legislation.
• To make certain that any Food Safety/Quality records assigned to you are being carried out daily within the kitchen and related areas, without exception.
• To maintain a high standard of hygiene in respect of premises and self.
• To be responsible for the performance of the team to deliver the top of the line food for our clients.
• To share responsibility with the Chef Manager/Catering Manager for the checking, probing, and signing of all food deliveries to ensure that only the highest standards of produce is accepted into the unit.
• To verify that food presentation is innovative, and at the required temperature with temperatures recorded on the appropriate charts.
• To assist with carrying out stock takes as appropriate.
• To review the kitchen hazard list every week with the Chef Manager/Catering Manager.
• To maintain good communications and working relationships with your client, customers, and all staff.
• As a member of our team you are equally responsible for cleaning and hygiene and that any assigned daily and weekly cleaning duties are carried out to standard.
• To carry out any reasonable task which assists with the service, food preparation, hygiene and other matters pertaining to the efficiency of the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification
• 1-2 years’ experience in a Professional kitchen.
• Experience in industrial catering.
• Ability to prepare sophisticated food items for consumption
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to deal and communicate optimally with staff and customers at all levels
• Ability to follow accurately and issue instructions, written or oral
• Ability to handle food costings and ensure budgets are met.
• Experience of menu planning
• Dedication and self-motivation
• Good reliability and time keeping
• To work on own initiative or as part of a team
• To be able to maintain personal hygiene
• Professional and Courteous manner
• A passion for food and service
• Flexible approach to hours and duties
• Willingness to undergo training as required

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 .