Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing planned

Meals provided on-site

Job summary

Aramark Nexus is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef for a new, large-scale operation near Hereford, Texas, within driving distance of Hereford and Amarillo. The role emphasizes strong cooking skills, kitchen leadership and daily production management in a high-volume setting.

You will work with culinary leadership to supervise cooks, coordinate prep, training and safety standards, while ensuring quality and consistency across meals and events.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to perform cooking duties.
• 2–3 years of experience in cooking, culinary operations or high-volume food service.
• Experience leading or training others in a kitchen is preferred.
• 2–3 years of post-high school education or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• Culinary degree is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, portion controls and food safety.
• Experience training or directing kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work hands-on while providing leadership to the team.
• Ability to organize production, solve problems and manage daily execution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in high-volume dining, institutional or catering operations preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with culinary leadership and other departments.
• Schedule flexibility including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support culinary leadership in managing daily kitchen and food production operations.
• Train, supervise and support cooks and kitchen personnel.
• Coordinate food preparation, production, service and presentation on shifts.
• Provide hands-on cooking and production support as needed.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes, quality standards and portions.
• Assist with inventory, requisitions and ordering supplies.
• Support recipe execution, menu implementation and production planning.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is operated, cleaned and maintained.
• Support catering events and special meals as required.
• Train and coach kitchen team members on techniques and safety procedures.
• Partner with leadership to support staffing and daily operations.
• Help create a positive, safe kitchen culture focused on teamwork.

Skills

Cooking

Culinary operations

Food production

Kitchen leadership

High-volume service

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark Nexus is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef for a new, large-scale operation near Hereford, Texas, within driving distance of Hereford and Amarillo. The role emphasizes strong cooking skills, kitchen leadership and daily production management in a high-volume setting.

You will work with culinary leadership to supervise cooks, coordinate prep, training and safety standards, while ensuring quality and consistency across meals and events.