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Aramark

Culinary Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
retirement savings plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by a shared mission to do great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet, Aramark strives to create a welcoming and empowering workplace that fosters professional growth and personal development. The company emphasizes equal employment opportunities and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. This commitment is reflected in their comprehensive benefits and dedication... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Technical Secondary School education or higher
  • At least 5 years managerial experience
  • At least 10 years culinary experience as chief preferred
  • Proficiency in Chinese, western, and various cuisines
  • Ability to create new menus and innovate
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Basic English skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Leadership and implementation skills
  • High integrity and responsibility
  • Enthusiasm and dedication to work

Job Qualifications

  • Technical Secondary School and above
  • Major in Cooking
  • First Degree of Cook Certificate desired
  • 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
  • Master in Chinese and western cuisine as well as various cuisines
  • Be flexible and innovative
  • Create new menus and dishes
  • Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Certain ability in English
  • Customer service oriented
  • Good communicate with customers
  • Strong spirit of teamwork
  • Ability to work under pressure and deal with complicated problems
  • Be able to provide quick, effective, and creative solutions to problems
  • Effective capability of implementation, leadership excellence
  • Integrity and high sense of responsibilities, work enthusiasm, professional dedication
  • Drive for excellence

Job Duties

  • 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 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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