Chef de Cuisine — Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Aramark Correctional Services; Beaverton, Town of Texas (OR, WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWorks Restaurant Group seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at one of our premier locations. You will oversee menu development, kitchen leadership, and ensure dishes reflect the sophistication and quality our clients expect.

You will train and manage kitchen staff, develop recipes, set production standards, and ensure safety and sanitation. This role offers growth within Aramark's Workplace Experience Group and an opportunity to shape memorable dining experiences.

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 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Communication

Kitchen management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at one of our premier locations. You will oversee menu development, kitchen leadership, and ensure dishes reflect the sophistication and quality our clients expect.

You will train and manage kitchen staff, develop recipes, set production standards, and ensure safety and sanitation. This role offers growth within Aramark's Workplace Experience Group and an opportunity to shape memorable dining experiences.