Catering Sous Chef | Event Kitchen Lead

Aramark Correctional Services; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Sous Chef/Catering-Hospitality to coordinate, plan, participate, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit. The role requires hands-on leadership, ensuring quality and safety across all meals and events.

You will manage inventory, train staff, and work with the Aramark team to deliver engaging dining experiences, including evenings and weekends as needed. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Two to three years' experience in a related culinary position.
• Candidate will possess two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.
• Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills.
• Candidate must be willing to be hands on with staff and operations and be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for unit(s) as assigned by the Aramark Executive Chef to ensure that a consistent quality product is produced.
• Ensure a sufficient inventory is maintained to meet daily needs, record deliveries, deal with discrepancies, and assist with storage
• Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times
• Interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend discipline as appropriate

Skills

Communication skills

Hands-on leadership

Flexibility

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Sous Chef/Catering-Hospitality to coordinate, plan, participate, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit. The role requires hands-on leadership, ensuring quality and safety across all meals and events.

You will manage inventory, train staff, and work with the Aramark team to deliver engaging dining experiences, including evenings and weekends as needed. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany this position.