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Aramark

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
employee recognition programs

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by a clear purpose, Aramark is committed to making a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company's mission emphasizes equal employment opportunity, inclusiveness, and diversity, creating a workplace where every employee is free to participate in all aspects of the business without discrimination. With a strong focus on nurturing talent and fostering professional growth, Aramark offers a dynamic work environment where careers can flourish alongside personal development. This... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 4 years of culinary experience
  • Preferably at least 2 years in a managerial role
  • Ability to multi-task effectively
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills
  • Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and operational excellence principles
  • Ability to manage a diverse culinary team
  • Understanding of procurement and supply chain processes

Job Qualifications

  • Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience
  • At least 2 years in a management role preferred
  • Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to simplify the agenda for the team
  • Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
  • Includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems
  • Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills

Job Duties

  • Ensure culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
  • Ensure proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items including production, presentation, and service standards
  • Manage a culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff to ensure quality in final presentation of food
  • Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques
  • Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
  • Reward and recognize employees
  • Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
  • Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists, and performance data
  • Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
  • Interact directly with guests daily
  • Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends
  • Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
  • Focus on margin improvement by understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends
  • Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu
  • Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer ensuring quality and safety of items
  • Comply fully with Operational Excellence fundamentals including managing waste, standard menus, recipes, and ingredients
  • Understand end to end supply chain and procurement processes ensuring only authorized suppliers are used
  • Implement the Food Framework and ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase
  • Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
  • Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies
  • Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations including safety, health, wage and hour

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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