Chef de Cuisine | Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Menu

Aramark Correctional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

LifeWorks is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at one of our premier locations. This role oversees all kitchen operations, from menu development and food quality to team leadership and execution, ensuring every dish meets our high standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in large-scale, high-volume environments, balancing creativity with operational excellence in a fast-paced setting.

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.

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 standardizes 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

People management

Education

2-3 years post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree

Job description

LifeWorks is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at one of our premier locations. This role oversees all kitchen operations, from menu development and food quality to team leadership and execution, ensuring every dish meets our high standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with experience in large-scale, high-volume environments, balancing creativity with operational excellence in a fast-paced setting.