Chef de Cuisine | High-Volume Kitchen Leader + On-Site Housing

Aramark; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site housing

Meals provided

Job summary

Aramark Nexus seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead day-to-day culinary operations for a large-scale food service near Hereford, Texas, within driving distance of Hereford and Amarillo. You will oversee food preparation, production, quality, sanitation, inventory, and training while ensuring meals are prepared safely and to high standards in a high-volume setting.

The role fits an experienced cook or kitchen leader who can run a kitchen, train staff, maintain food safety, and partner with food service

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in culinary operations or related leadership role.
• Previous leadership in fast-paced kitchens preferred.
• Post-high school education or equivalent professional culinary experience (2–3 years).
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Train, manage, and support kitchen personnel in daily culinary operations.
• Supervise culinary activities related to production, prep, service, and presentation.
• Lead high-volume meal production while maintaining quality and standards.
• Estimate food consumption and procure food and supplies as needed.
• Select, develop, and standardize recipes for consistent quality and production.
• Set presentation techniques, quality standards, and portion controls.
• Support menu planning, pricing, recipe execution, and production planning.
• Ensure operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Oversee catering events and other food service needs.
• Provide culinary instruction, coaching, and hands-on training.
• Monitor quality, portion control, and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with leadership on staffing, inventory, and financial performance.
• Foster a positive, safe, and accountable kitchen culture.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team training

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Menu planning

Job description

Aramark Nexus seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead day-to-day culinary operations for a large-scale food service near Hereford, Texas, within driving distance of Hereford and Amarillo. You will oversee food preparation, production, quality, sanitation, inventory, and training while ensuring meals are prepared safely and to high standards in a high-volume setting.

The role fits an experienced cook or kitchen leader who can run a kitchen, train staff, maintain food safety, and partner with food service