Lead Sous Chef: Cook, Train & Oversee Kitchen

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Chicago, IL is seeking a Commis Chef to cook and prepare food following recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role requires safe handling of knives and kitchen equipment, with potential oversight of kitchen staff.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, and follow standardized recipes as part of a team. The position offers $21.00–$23.00 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits where available.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation according to recipes and production guidelines.
• Ability to safely handle knives and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to supervise and guide staff in a culinary operation.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work to a culinary team and oversees task completion.
• Trains staff on job duties, food safety, sanitation, and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Team supervision

Job description

Aramark in Chicago, IL is seeking a Commis Chef to cook and prepare food following recipes and production guidelines while upholding food safety and sanitation standards. The role requires safe handling of knives and kitchen equipment, with potential oversight of kitchen staff.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, and follow standardized recipes as part of a team. The position offers $21.00–$23.00 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits where available.