Sous Chef

The Sous Chef will coordinate, plan, participate, and supervise the production, preparation, and presentation of food for a designated unit. Compensation Data COMPENSATION: The hourly rate or salary range for this position is $30.00 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. Benefits 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 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. Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards. Experience with large‑scale food production and event execution. Ability to assist with inventory management and ordering processes. Creative mindset with interest in menu planning and development. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules. 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. Previous experience in a catering kitchen or high‑volume production environment preferred. Team‑oriented with strong communication skills. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr