Sous Chef - Janelia Research Campus

Aramark; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 33,269 - 46,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Sous Chef at Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, VA. You will lead cooking activities, follow standard recipes, and ensure food safety and sanitation while supervising staff as needed.

You will prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain proper food handling and storage. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and guest services within a flexible, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily staff activities.
• Train staff on food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Cook and prepare food using standard recipes and guidelines.
• Set up stations with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, chop, and prepare ingredients.
• Operate ovens, stoves, and other kitchen equipment.
• Prepare and portion food following guidelines.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and equipment.
• Provide excellent guest service and uphold safety policies.

Skills

Supervision experience

Independent work

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Title: Sous Chef - Janelia Research Campus

Location: Ashburn, VA, US 20147

Job Description

The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. The Lead Cook may supervise employees and delegate responsibilities. The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Compensation Data

Hourly rate for this position is $24.15 to $33.64. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

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

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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.