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Aramark

Culinary Development Chef - Amtrak

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $63,600.00 - $87,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Travel opportunities
Professional Development
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. As a company rooted in service and united by a shared purpose, Aramark aims to do great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. With a commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion, Aramark ensures that every employee enjoys an environment free from discrimination and full participation in all aspects of the company. Whether you seek new challenges, professional growth, or a supportive workplace, Aramark provides opportunities that develop talents, fuel passions, and empower careers. This culture... Show More

Job Requirements

  • AOS culinary degree required
  • 7 plus years of progressive culinary experience including recipe and product development
  • Strong skills in costing, labor analysis, and menu development
  • Exceptional communication and client-facing skills
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and recipe/production systems
  • Self-starter with collaborative mindset
  • Willingness to travel up to 50 percent throughout the Northeast region

Job Qualifications

  • AOS culinary degree required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 7 plus years of progressive culinary experience including recipe and product development
  • Strong skills in costing, labor analysis, menu development, and large-scale production
  • Knowledge of current food, restaurant, and dining trends
  • Airline or flight-kitchen experience is a plus
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and client-facing skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Ability to manage timelines and multiple projects
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and recipe/production systems
  • Self-starter with strong initiative and a collaborative mindset
  • Willingness to travel up to 50 percent throughout the Northeast region

Job Duties

  • Develop new menu concepts and scale recipes for large-volume production
  • Ensure accurate costing, yield, ingredient selection, and operational feasibility
  • Support culinary training for field teams and onboard service crews
  • Provide on-site tasting and rollout support
  • Maintain recipes in the company database with clear procedures and standards
  • Present concepts and tasting outcomes to clients and senior stakeholders
  • Collaborate with culinary, consumer packaged goods, supply chain, marketing, procurement, and external partners
  • Stay current on regional food trends and participate in workshops, supplier sessions, and industry research
  • Travel across the Northeast Corridor and nationally to support culinary reviews and field engagement

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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