High-Volume Kitchen Lead - Sous Chef Role

Aramark Corporation; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Nexus is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen operation near Hereford, Texas. The role involves hands-on cooking, team supervision, and ensuring safety and quality standards in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of culinary leadership experience, with strong production planning and staff development skills. This full-time position requires flexibility and a hands-on approach in a demanding dining environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 2–3 years in cooking, culinary operations, or high-volume food service.
• Experience as cook/lead cook/kitchen supervisor or sous chef preferred.
• 2–3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support culinary leadership in daily kitchen operations.
• Train, supervise, and support cooks and kitchen staff.
• Coordinate food preparation, production, service, and presentation.
• Provide hands-on cooking and production support as needed.
• Ensure recipes, quality standards, and portion controls are followed.
• Assist with inventory, requisitions, and ordering supplies.
• Support menu implementation and production planning.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Team training

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Education

Post-high school education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark Nexus is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen operation near Hereford, Texas. The role involves hands-on cooking, team supervision, and ensuring safety and quality standards in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of culinary leadership experience, with strong production planning and staff development skills. This full-time position requires flexibility and a hands-on approach in a demanding dining environment.