Catering Sous Chef Citi Field Home of the New York Mets
About The Position
Aramark Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Catering Sous Chef to join our team at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the most celebrated culinary destinations in professional sports. Recognized as the 2026 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice winner for Best Baseball Stadium Food, Citi Field has built a reputation for delivering an exceptional fan dining experience. The ballpark has now earned national recognition for its food for four consecutive years, including top honors in 2023, 2024, and 2025—solidifying its place as a leader in stadium cuisine. Citi Field’s culinary program continues to push boundaries, featuring a dynamic lineup of renowned chefs. In 2026, returning talents Judy Joo, Adam Richman, and Kwame Onwuachi join newcomer and Mets legend Mookie Wilson, who introduces Legacy Catering by Mookie Wilson and Family. From iconic fan favorites to bold new creations, the team is dedicated to innovation, quality, and unforgettable guest experiences. The Catering Sous Chef plays a key role in bringing this vision to life—supporting daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, maintaining food safety standards, and supervising kitchen staff. This position is responsible for maintaining consistency, efficiency, and adherence to company policies and culinary standards.
Requirements
- Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position
- Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
- Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
- Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
- Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Trains and leads kitchen personnel
- Supervises/coordinates all related culinary activities
- Estimates food consumption and requisition or purchase food
- Selects and develops recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
- Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus
- Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen
- Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- work/life resources
- retirement savings plans like 401(k)
- paid days off
- parental leave
- disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
