Event-Driven Sous Chef | Flexible Evenings & Weekends

Aramark; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef for UMass Lowell Catering in Lowell, MA. Reporting to the Chef Manager, you’ll lead kitchen staff, develop recipes, manage safety and sanitation, and help meet budget targets while delivering outstanding client experiences.

This event-based schedule may include evenings and weekends. A culinary degree is preferred; 5+ years catering experience and strong leadership, communication, and people management skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a related catering position.
• Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Strong oral, reading and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Select and develop recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure quality.
• Establish presentation techniques and price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and proper safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee special catering events and may provide culinary instruction.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary knowledge

Food safety

Communication skills

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef for UMass Lowell Catering in Lowell, MA. Reporting to the Chef Manager, you’ll lead kitchen staff, develop recipes, manage safety and sanitation, and help meet budget targets while delivering outstanding client experiences.

This event-based schedule may include evenings and weekends. A culinary degree is preferred; 5+ years catering experience and strong leadership, communication, and people management skills are required.