Chef

Aramark; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Bethesda, MD is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, train and supervise staff, and ensure top-notch food preparation. You will manage menu development, portion control, and safety standards while collaborating with service teams to deliver memorable experiences.

This full-time role requires 2–3 years in a related position and preferably a culinary degree. Join a team focused on excellence, growth, and delivering high-quality meals for our clients in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a related position is required.
• Post-high school education is preferred, ideally a culinary degree.
• Advanced knowledge of food service principles and practices is required.
• Ability to manage people and solve problems in a busy kitchen.
• Strong verbal, reading, and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Trains and leads kitchen personnel.
• Supervises and coordinates all related culinary activities.
• Estimates food consumption and requisitions or purchases food.
• Selects and develops recipes and standardizes production recipes for consistency.
• Establishes presentation techniques, quality standards, and plans/prices menus.
• Ensures proper equipment operation, safety, and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Oversees special catering events and may teach or demonstrate techniques.

Skills

Kitchen management

Culinary education

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education

Job description

Job Description

The Portfolio Group, under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella, delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions.

Ignite your passion and master your craft! Our Sous Chefs play important roles on our teams, surrounded by passionate teammates and leaders who want to see all succeed.

You\'ll oversee the innovation and execution of solutions to keep our customers happy (and full). From start to finish, you\'ll manage culinary preparation of food and will lead the final presentation on the meals that we\'re proud to serve. Get ready to gather all the necessary ingredients to make this role a recipe for success for you and your growth.

This position is a Monday through Friday role.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $60,000.00 to $76,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark\'s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Trains and leads kitchen personnel


• Supervises/coordinates all related culinary activities


• Estimates food consumption and requisition or purchase food


• Selects and develops recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality


• Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus


• Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen


• Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques

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

• Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position


• Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree


• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession


• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.


• Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills

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.