Sous Chef - UMass Lowell Catering

About the role

We know that a Chef's job isn't only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We're looking for a Sous Chef who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the Chef Manager, you'll take a hands-on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. Our Sous Chef will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of experience in a related catering position
• Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
• Culinary degree preferred
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
• Requires oral, reading and written communication skills

Schedule

This position requires an event-based schedule, with hours determined by catering and concession operations. Employees will work a flexible schedule based on event demand, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000.

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.