Sous Chef — Lead Prep, Training & Kitchen Excellence

Aramark; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark in Weston, MA is seeking a Sous Chef/Lead Cook to prepare meals according to recipes and guidelines, while ensuring food safety and sanitation. You will supervise staff, train on kitchen procedures, and handle equipment safely.

The role requires cooking experience, ability to work independently, and strong attention to food safety. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits based on location.

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.

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.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Cook or related role

Independent work

Food safety regulations

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Weston, MA is seeking a Sous Chef/Lead Cook to prepare meals according to recipes and guidelines, while ensuring food safety and sanitation. You will supervise staff, train on kitchen procedures, and handle equipment safely.

The role requires cooking experience, ability to work independently, and strong attention to food safety. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits based on location.