Aramark

Culinary Director

Aramark

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Washington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Follow the implementation of the ARAMARK Food Services program in accordance with ARAMARK standardized procedures.
  • Design menu, prepare order and work out the food production procedure in accordance client and account manager’s requirement.
  • Lead the whole food production in kitchen. Ensure standardized production flow and focal on food safety and quality issue.
  • Make purchasing plan for food materials, inventory management, assist with account manager for cost control and waste reduction.
  • Keep good understanding on the development and new trend in catering industry; Be proactive to promote new menus and dishes.
  • Train and develop people and below following ARAMARK Job Skill Training (JST) and Job Skill Review (JSR) training programs for new hire and existing cooks.
  • Keep good internal communication and collaboration, problem-solving oriented to ensure smooth operations.
  • Establish good communication with clients, meet or exceed clients/customers requirements.
  • Manage cook staffing, team and talent building, evaluate and rate professional proficiency and advantaged cooking skill, performance appraisal of subordinates.

Requirements

  • Education: Technical Secondary School and above. Major in Cooking.
  • Work Experience: Managerial experience of at least 5 years, work experience of at least 10 years as chief in five-star hotel or office building for group meal is preferred.
  • Vocational Qualifications: Master in Chinese and western cuisine as well as various cuisines; Be flexible and innovative; Create new menus and dishes.
  • Computer & Language: Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); certain ability in English.
  • Competency: Customer service oriented. Good communication with customers. Strong spirit of teamwork. Ability to work under pressure and deal with complicated problems. Effective capability of implementation, leadership excellence. Integrity and high sense of responsibilities, work enthusiasm, professional dedication. Drive for excellence.
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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
menu designfood productioninventory managementcost controlwaste reductioncooking skillsfood safetyquality assurancestaff trainingprofessional proficiency
Soft skills
communicationproblem-solvingteamworkleadershipcustomer serviceflexibilityinnovationwork under pressureintegrityresponsibility
Certifications
Master in Chinese cuisineMaster in western cuisine