Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef - Catering at ARAMARK, you'll support daily culinary operations for high-volume catered events. You'll assist with menu planning, food preparation, and presentation, ensuring quality, consistency, and food safety. Partnering closely with the Executive Chef, you'll help supervise kitchen staff, coordinate event production, and manage inventory and ordering. You'll uphold Aramark's standards for service, teamwork, and safety while mentoring staff and contributing to a positive, inclusive kitchen culture with opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Support daily culinary operations for catered events, ensuring quality and consistency
• Assist with menu planning, prep, cooking, and presentation for high-volume catering
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and safety
• Coordinate event production timelines with front-of-house and event teams
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
• Manage inventory, ordering, and product rotation to control cost and waste
• Ensure proper use and care of kitchen equipment and work areas
• Support Aramark's culture of service, inclusivity, and continuous improvement

Required Skills

• Menu planning for catered events
• High-volume food preparation
• Food safety and sanitation (HACCP)
• Kitchen staff supervision
• Inventory and ordering
• Banquet and event execution
• Plating and presentation standards
• Cost control and waste reduction
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Time management under pressure