Sous Chef

ARAMARK; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to coordinate and oversee the production, preparation, and presentation of foods for a designated unit. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to manage staff across events, evenings, and weekends.

Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of related culinary experience, a culinary degree (or equivalent post-secondary education), and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of experience in a related culinary position.
• Two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.
• Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills.
• Hands-on with staff and operations; willingness to work event-based hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for unit(s) as assigned by the Aramark Executive Chef to ensure consistent quality.
• Ensure a sufficient inventory is maintained to meet daily needs, record deliveries, handle discrepancies, and assist with storage.
• Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment to maintain food safety and kitchen standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and high sanitation standards at all times.
• Interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel staff, resolve problems, and provide open communication.

Skills

Culinary experience

People management

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education

Job description

Job Description

Workplace Hospitality builds dining and hospitality programs that work, day after day. Chef-led menus designed around the people and the operational reality of each space. Reliable across locations, consistent across shifts, flexible enough to fit the way your business actually runs.

From a single site to a national footprint, programs sized to what you need and built to flex as that changes. Programs leaders can count on, and employees come back for.

Good food. Good people. Done right.

The Culinary Supervisor will coordinate, plan, participate, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the production, preparation, and presentation of all foods for unit(s) as assigned by the Aramark Executive Chef to ensure that a consistent quality product is produced.




• Ensure a sufficient inventory is maintained to meet daily needs, record deliveries, deal with discrepancies, and assist with storage




• Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are adhered to at all times.




• Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are maintained at all times




• Interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend discipline as appropriate

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Two to three years' experience in a related culinary position




• Candidate will possess two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree




• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession




• Experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems




• Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills




• Candidate must be willing to be hands on with staff and operations and be willing to work event-based hours that include evenings and weekends.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .