Sous Chef - Blackburn - Howard University

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and paid time off

Job summary

Aramark's Blackburn Dining is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, ensure food quality, production, sanitation, safety, and service execution in the dining hall. This role collaborates with culinary staff, supervisors, and management to prepare and serve meals safely and on time.

The position requires previous leadership in a high-volume setting, ability to work mornings/evenings/weekends, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary or kitchen leadership experience required.
• Experience in high-volume campus dining or institutional food service.
• Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead employees in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Must have night availability.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, push, pull, and carry items.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in hot kitchens, coolers, freezers, and busy service areas.

Responsibilities

• Support daily food production for breakfast, lunch, dinner, special events, and campus dining needs.
• Ensure food is prepared according to approved menus, recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, freshness, station setup, and service readiness.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to cooks and culinary employees.
• Ensure employees follow food safety, sanitation, HACCP, allergen, uniform, attendance, and workplace expectations.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, product rotation, and waste control.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchens, prep areas, coolers, freezers, and service areas.
• Communicate staffing, product, equipment, employee, and service concerns to management.
• Support a respectful, professional, and accountable work environment.
• Respond promptly to guest concerns, service needs, and operational issues.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume dining

Food safety

Staff supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexible schedule

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

The Sous Chef for Blackburn Dining supports the daily culinary operations of the dining hall. This position is responsible for food quality, production, sanitation, safety, employee direction, and service execution. The Sous Chef works closely with culinary staff, supervisors, and management to ensure meals are prepared and served safely, consistently, and on time. Compensation: The Hourly rate for this position is $25.00 to $32.00. (If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.) There is no predetermined application window for this position; the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Benefits

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities

• Support daily food production for breakfast, lunch, dinner, special events, and campus dining needs.
• Ensure food is prepared according to approved menus, recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, freshness, station setup, and service readiness.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to cooks and culinary employees.
• Ensure employees follow food safety, sanitation, HACCP, allergen, uniform, attendance, and workplace expectations.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, product rotation, and waste control.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchens, prep areas, coolers, freezers, and service areas.
• Communicate staffing, product, equipment, employee, and service concerns to management.
• Support a respectful, professional, and accountable work environment.
• Respond promptly to guest concerns, service needs, and operational issues.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary or kitchen leadership experience required.
• Experience in high-volume dining, campus dining, hospitality, or institutional food service preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead employees in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs require.
• Must have night availability.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, push, pull, and carry items during the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in hot kitchens, coolers, freezers, and busy service areas.

About Aramark

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. 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.