- Develops, prices, plans, and executes menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences while maintaining high culinary standards.
- Collaborates with clients, event coordinators, and kitchen staff to customize meals based on dietary requirements.
- Ensures compliance with food safety regulations, allergen protocols, and cross-contamination prevention practices.
- Trains and leads kitchen staff on best practices for preparing and serving specialty meals.
- Supervises, coordinates, trains, and leads kitchen staff in all related culinary activities.
- Partners with Purchaser to source high-quality, whole-food ingredients that align with dietary needs.
- Maintains accurate records of ingredients, recipes, and allergen information for transparency, consistency, and compliance.
- Stays up to date on dietary trends, nutrition guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Works efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment to meet event timelines.
- Ensures exceptional food presentation and guest satisfaction.
- Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
- Selects and develops recipes and standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
- Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques.
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
