Chef de Cuisine

Aramark•Bradley, IL

7d•$47,500 - $86,000

About The Position

The Chef de Cuisine oversees specific station’s culinary operations, including menu development, food production, and safety compliance. The primary focus is to maintain high-quality standards, manage a culinary team, and collaborate with other departments to deliver exceptional culinary experiences to guests.

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
Proficiency in managing budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing resources

Responsibilities

Create visually stunning and artistic food presentations that align with the operation’s style and brand
Collaborate with the culinary team to develop new menu items and seasonal offerings
Ensure all cold food preparations are executed with precision, paying close attention to flavor, texture, temperature, and presentation
Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures. Handle, store, and rotate food products properly to minimize waste and maintain freshness. Keep the grill area clean, organized, and sanitized
Maintain a clean and organized work area, including refrigeration units, to meet food safety and sanitation standards
Follow recipes and portion control guidelines to maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and cost
Assist in the receiving, storage, and rotation of cold food ingredients to minimize waste and ensure freshness
Stay up to date with industry trends, new techniques, and ingredients to continually enhance the station
Train and mentor junior culinary team members on cold food preparation techniques, plating aesthetics, and sanitation practices
Collaborate with other kitchen departments to ensure smooth operations during service and timely food delivery