Culinary Lead: Sous Chef & Kitchen Supervisor

Aramark Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared to standard recipes while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines.

You will supervise staff, train on cooking methods, and maintain high-quality plating, portion control, and efficient production flow in a client-focused environment.

Standard schedule is Monday–Friday with weekends, evenings, and holidays off, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance while delivering great guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cook experience

Independent work

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math & counting skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared to standard recipes while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines.

You will supervise staff, train on cooking methods, and maintain high-quality plating, portion control, and efficient production flow in a client-focused environment.

Standard schedule is Monday–Friday with weekends, evenings, and holidays off, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance while delivering great guest experiences.