Lead Catering Chef & Menu Designer

Aramark United States; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Catering Chef to lead LifeWorks catering operations in the United States. The role involves designing bespoke menus, directing a culinary team, and hands-on meal preparation, with emphasis on accurate menu costing and strong computer skills.

The ideal candidate will create menus that delight clients and contribute to business growth through creative concepts. LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark, delivers customized culinary experiences for clients, emphasizing

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 design

Menu costing

Computer skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Catering Chef to lead LifeWorks catering operations in the United States. The role involves designing bespoke menus, directing a culinary team, and hands-on meal preparation, with emphasis on accurate menu costing and strong computer skills.

The ideal candidate will create menus that delight clients and contribute to business growth through creative concepts. LifeWorks Restaurant Group, part of Aramark, delivers customized culinary experiences for clients, emphasizing