Culinary Director
Washington, DC, DC, United States
- Hospitality
- Full-time
- Culinary Director
- food service management
- menu design
The Culinary Director at Aramark oversees culinary training and retail services aimed at preparing individuals for successful re-entry through a specialized work program. Responsibilities include menu design, food production management, inventory control, staff training, and ensuring food safety and quality standards. The role requires extensive culinary experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to customer service and operational excellence.
Job Description
COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
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. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
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 applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
Job Responsibilities
1. Follow the implementation of the ARAMARK Food Services program in accordance with ARAMARK standardized procedures. To carry out the standardized ARAMARK work procedures and processes, food safety system and risk management system to ensure the smooth daily operation.
2. Design menu, prepare order and work out the food production procedure in accordance client and account manager?s requirement.
3. Lead the whole food production in kitchen. Ensure standardized production flow and focal on food safety and quality issue.
4. Make purchasing plan for food materials, inventory management, assist with account manager for cost control and waste reduction.
5. Keep good understanding on the development and new trend in catering industry; Be proactive to promote new menus and dishes.
6. 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.
7.Keep good internal communication and collaboration, problem-solving oriented to ensure smooth operations.
8.Establish good communication with clients, meet or exceed clients/customers requirements.
9.Manage cook staffing, team and talent building, evaluate and rate professional proficiency and advantaged cooking skill, performance appraisal of subordinates.
Qualifications
1.Education: Technical Secondary School and above. Major in Cooking. First Degree of Cook Certificate desired.
2.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.
3.Vocational Qualifications: Master in Chinese and western cuisine as well as various cuisines; Be flexible and innovative; Create new menus and dishes.
4.Computer & Language: Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) ; certain ability in English.
5.Competency:
--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.
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. 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 a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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