Howard University PM Catering Sous Chef

Job Description

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: The hourly rate is $25.00 to $32.00.
Benefits: Aramark offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources, 401(k) retirement plan, paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements.

• 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

• 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

• Prior sous chef experience in catering
• Higher education or large‑scale event experience
• Serv Safe Certification

• Stand for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in hot kitchen environments
• Flexible evening schedule

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 Fair Chance Ordinances.

Any relevant education or experience will be considered.

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity. No discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or protected veteran status.

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.