Title:  Culinary/Kitchen Admin - PA Conv Ctr - Admin

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Kitchen / Culinary Administrator to support the daily operations of a fast-paced culinary environment. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth coordination of kitchen activities, administrative processes, and communication between culinary leadership and operations teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume setting, demonstrates strong organizational and multitasking skills, and has a passion for supporting culinary excellence behind the scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the culinary and kitchen leadership team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations
• Coordinate and manage kitchen documentation, including production sheets, prep lists, and operational reports
• Maintain accurate inventory records, assist with ordering, and track deliveries to support kitchen operations
• Support cost control initiatives by monitoring food costs, invoices, and vendor pricing
• Assist in scheduling, timekeeping, and payroll support for culinary staff
• Prepare and maintain reports related to labor, purchasing, and kitchen performance metrics
• Ensure all documentation aligns with food safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate communication between the kitchen, front-of-house teams, vendors, and leadership
• Organize and maintain filing systems for recipes, menus, vendor contracts, and compliance records
• Support onboarding and training coordination for new culinary team members
• Assist with special projects, menu updates, and event-related administrative needs
• Help ensure readiness for inspections, audits, and operational reviews

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.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of administrative or coordination experience, preferably in a culinary, hospitality, or food service environment
• Familiarity with kitchen operations, food production processes, or hospitality industry standards strongly preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with inventory or POS systems a plus
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

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.