Sous Chef - Durham North Carolina

Company: Facility Support Workforce
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Posted On: 03/31/2026

Aramark is seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team at our renowned food service operations. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining our standard of excellence and innovation, contributing to the culinary success of our high-volume dining environments, including universities, healthcare institutions, and business facilities. As an Sous Chef at Aramark, you will assist the Executive Chef in managing kitchen activities, ensuring exceptional quality and compliance with the highest standards of food safety. Assist the Executive Chef in the development and planning of menus, including future food trends and seasonal variations. Ensure the high standard of food presentation and preservation within the facility. Manage and train kitchen staff on culinary techniques and optimum service practices, maintaining staff professionalism. Oversee inventory, purchasing, disbursement, and cost control to keep expenses in line with budget. Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Assist with the management of food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus work with team to improve processes. Contribute to catering events operations, including creation and execution of menus tailored for each event size and style. Handle multiple projects and daily activities, meet deadlines and develop plans on how to accomplish departmental and distribution goals. Proven expertise in food preparation, menu development, and execution. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in using various types of kitchen equipment and technology. Knowledge of best practices in food safety and sanitation. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401k Certification from the American Culinary Federation (ACF) highly desirable. More...

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