Culinary Manager I

Aramark; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Assistant Account Manager in the United States to help plan food production and supervise execution to company standards. You will manage food costs, enforce safety procedures, and coordinate with clients and account managers to meet expectations.

You will design menus, lead kitchen production, and drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency. The role involves staff training, inventory control, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Secondary School and above with Cooking major; First Degree of Cook Certificate desired.
• Managerial experience: at least 5 years; 10+ years as chief in five-star hotel or large office catering preferred.
• Master in Chinese and Western cuisine and various cuisines; be creative and innovative in menu creation.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications; some English ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist Account Manager to plan food production and supervise execution to ARAMARK standards; control food cost.
• Design menus and prepare orders per client and account manager requirements.
• Lead full food production in kitchen with focus on safety, quality and standardized processes.
• Make purchasing plans; manage inventory; assist with cost control and waste reduction.
• Stay informed on catering industry trends and promote new menus and dishes.
• Train and develop staff under JST and JSR programs; ensure effective team operations.
• Maintain strong communication with clients to meet or exceed requirements.
• Evaluate staff performance and foster talent development.

Skills

Cooking

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Technical secondary school

Cook certificate

Master in Chinese and Western cuisine

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assist Account Manager to plan food production according to ARAMARK’s procedures and supervise its execution up to ARAMARK standards. Control food cost and oversee the implementation of Safety procedures in the Food Service operations, so as to meet or exceed customer expectations with appropriate cost effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.


• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Secondary School and above. Major in Cooking. First Degree of Cook Certificate desired.


• 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 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.
  
  
  
  

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 .