Mon–Fri Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Culinary Innovation

Aramark Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Paid days off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee culinary creation and presentation, leading kitchen personnel and ensuring consistency in quality. You will manage recipe development, menu planning, and safety standards while collaborating with a passionate team.

The role operates Monday through Friday, with a salary range listed and comprehensive benefits. Growth opportunities and hands-on leadership are central to this position.

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 standardizes 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

Culinary leadership

Kitchen supervision

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee culinary creation and presentation, leading kitchen personnel and ensuring consistency in quality. You will manage recipe development, menu planning, and safety standards while collaborating with a passionate team.

The role operates Monday through Friday, with a salary range listed and comprehensive benefits. Growth opportunities and hands-on leadership are central to this position.