Howard University Catering Garde Manger Sous Chef

Aramark

7d • $25 - $32

About The Position

The Catering Cold Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing all cold food production for catered events, including but not limited to salads, hors d’oeuvres, cold appetizers, displays, desserts, and specialty cold presentations. This role supports the Catering Chef in daily culinary operations, staff supervision, food quality, safety, and execution of events to ensure a high level of presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

The Catering Cold Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in preparing high-volume, high-quality catering events while maintaining food safety standards, cost controls, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years culinary experience (catering or high-volume preferred)
• Strong cold food preparation skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards
• Supervisory and time management skills
• Stand for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in refrigerated environments
• Flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Nice To Haves

• Sous chef or lead cook experience
• Higher education or large-scale catering experience
• ServSafe Certification

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all cold menu items for catered events
• Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Follow BEOs and event specifications
• Assist with menu development as needed
• Supervise and train cold production staff
• Ensure adequate staffing for events
• Maintain a professional, team-focused kitchen environment
• Maintain HACCP and sanitation standards
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and temperature control
• Complete required logs and follow company, union (if applicable), and campus policies
• Assist with ordering and inventory management
• Follow recipes and portion controls
• Minimize waste and support cost initiatives
• Collaborate with Catering Managers and Culinary Leadership
• Assist with event setup and execution
• Adapt to high-volume and last-minute changes

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree