Job Description

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S.  It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations.  We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success.  Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities. For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit Aramark Student Nutrition.

The LOB Executive Chef takes a hands-on approach by focusing on culinary execution through field and sales support. The role reports to the Student Nutrition Senior Executive Chef and is part of the Student Nutrition Operational Excellence Team.

Job Responsibilities

The scope of the role includes responsibilities in key focus areas of Field Support, Sales Support, and Research & Development.

• Supports the field with new business openings, culinary execution, menu & inventory systems, and operational efficiencies.
• Assist the Business Development team in with sales and tradeshows presentations and tastings as appropriate.
• Develop and or enhance LOB/national and regional concepts, products, and recipes in partnership with senior leadership and operational team.
•  Supports safety & risk team to ensure all food and team safety initiatives meet or exceed criteria
• Support organization of culinary talent for high profile events and seasonal openings
• Assists with compliance initiatives and product selection to maximize NVD initiative.
• Serves as mentor to culinarians and assists with onboarding.

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

• Minimum 10 years culinary experience and position in management.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of USDA meal pattern and food crediting requirements.
• Understanding of recipe standardization and nutrition analysis
• Excellent oral, leadership and communication skills.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and effectively cope with change.
• Must be willing to travel 75% of the time.

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.