Kitchen Lead & Sous Chef - Recipe Execution

Aramark; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, prepare foods to standard recipes, and ensure food safety and sanitation. The role may supervise staff and adapt duties to client needs across locations in the United States.

The successful candidate will work independently with limited supervision, demonstrate strong cooking skills, set up workstations, follow production guidelines, and maintain high guest service standards.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory 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 the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

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 worker

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, prepare foods to standard recipes, and ensure food safety and sanitation. The role may supervise staff and adapt duties to client needs across locations in the United States.

The successful candidate will work independently with limited supervision, demonstrate strong cooking skills, set up workstations, follow production guidelines, and maintain high guest service standards.