Chef de Cuisine

Aramark•Los Angeles, CA

58d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

LifeWorks is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to take the helm of culinary operations at one of our premier locations. As the Chef de Cuisine, you will be the lead culinary professional, responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations. From menu development to team leadership, you’ll ensure every dish reflects the sophistication and quality our clients expect. LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding company culture. From the beginning of each client relationship, the team at LifeWorks Restaurant Group establishes a transparency with its partners, from space design and delivery to marketing of the final, branded product. Learn more by visiting COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. 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: 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. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation. There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. 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.

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