Lead Sous Chef – Grow, Mentor, and Elevate Catering

Aramark Correctional Services; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join our food services team. You will oversee staff, coordinate operations with a supervisor, and support day-to-day kitchen activities while mentoring teammates.

Responsibilities include scheduling, food safety, inventory, training, and ensuring on-time catering events. The role requires multitasking, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand verbal instructions.
• Must complete a sanitation course either before or during first year.
• Must be knowledgeable in operating an efficient cost-effective program.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal situations.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain work schedules and production packets.
• Direct daily activities.
• Maintain food production safety and quality according to policies and procedures.
• Store food items in a safe, organized environment.
• Maintain serving schedules and ensure menu specifications are followed safely.
• Follow health and safety codes in the department.
• Maintain weekly inventory records.
• May prepare orders to ensure accurate production.
• Supervise and evaluate employees; mentor growth and teamwork.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free working environment.
• Train other food service workers.
• Maintain equipment maintenance logs.
• Complete food safety/temperature logs with corrective actions as necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance checklist.
• Recommend replacement of existing equipment as needed.
• Proficiency in multi-tasking.
• Fill in for absent employees as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of daily catering events and ensure timely delivery.
• Be able to work occasional night and weekend catered events.
• Attend food service meetings with staff.
• Maintain communication with staff (office, email, phone, inter-office mail).
• May perform cashier duties as the need arises.
• Promote good public relations.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to perform basic arithmetic

Emotional control under stress

Interpersonal conflict resolution

Education

Sanitation course

Job description

Aramark is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join our food services team. You will oversee staff, coordinate operations with a supervisor, and support day-to-day kitchen activities while mentoring teammates.

Responsibilities include scheduling, food safety, inventory, training, and ensuring on-time catering events. The role requires multitasking, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced environment.