Howard University PM Catering Sous Chef

Aramark

10d • $25 - $32

About The Position

The PM Catering Sous Chef leads evening catering production and service operations. This role oversees all culinary execution for afternoon and evening events, ensuring quality, presentation, food safety compliance, and operational efficiency. The position supervises PM culinary staff and ensures accurate execution of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).Compensation DataCOMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $25.00 to $32.00. 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 all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years culinary experience (catering/banquet preferred)
• Supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of high-volume production and food safety
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Stand for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in hot kitchen environments
• Flexible evening schedule

Nice To Haves

• Prior sous chef experience in catering
• Higher education or large-scale event experience
• ServSafe Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead PM catering food production and service
• Review and execute BEOs accurately
• Oversee plating, buffet setup, and presentation
• Manage timing for multiple concurrent events
• Ensure kitchen readiness for next-day production
• Supervise and assign tasks to PM culinary staff
• Provide coaching and performance feedback
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented kitchen
• Enforce HACCP and sanitation standards
• Monitor food temperatures, labeling, and storage
• Maintain clean, organized work areas
• Coordinate with Catering Managers and Event Coordinators
• Assist with ordering and inventory management
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and cost guidelines
• Address last-minute service adjustments

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• work/life resources
• retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

What This Job Offers

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