Chef

Aramark Corporation; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Jersey City, New Jersey is seeking a Chef Manager/Catering Manager to lead the kitchen brigade onsite and maintain high standards of food delivery and kitchen management across all sections of the business. You will focus on ensuring consistent quality and compliance with safety standards.

The role emphasizes menu planning, cost control, coordination with suppliers, and daily leadership of the culinary team to deliver top‑tier experiences for clients and guests.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• 1-2 years' experience in a Professional kitchen.
• Experience in industrial catering.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to deal and communicate optimally with staff and customers at all levels.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• 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 maintain personal hygiene and a professional manner.
• A passion for food and service.

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 implement company policies and procedures ensuring Food Safety and Hygiene are maintained in the kitchen and related areas.
• To ensure daily completion of Food Safety/Quality records assigned to you.
• To maintain a high standard of hygiene in respect of premises and self.
• To be responsible for the performance of the team to deliver top of the line food for clients.
• To check, probe, and sign all food deliveries with Chef Manager/Catering Manager to ensure high standards.
• To verify that food presentation is innovative and at the correct temperature with charts.
• To assist with stock takes as appropriate.
• To review the kitchen hazard list weekly with the Chef Manager/Catering Manager.
• To maintain good communications with client, customers, and staff.
• To participate in cleaning duties and related tasks as required.
• To carry out any reasonable task which assists with service, food preparation, hygiene and efficiency.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Menu costings

Budget management

Multitasking

Communication with staff & customers

HACCP knowledge

Flexibility with hours

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

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.

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.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $54,000 to $98,000. 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.

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

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.