Specialty Asian Chef

Job Description

The Portfolio Group, under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella, delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions.

We are seeking a skilled Specialty Asian Chef with expertise in Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisine to create authentic and innovative dishes. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of traditional Japanese cooking techniques, ingredients, and presentation, while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation, and consistency in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role also requires travel to various locations to support program implementation, train culinary teams, and ensure consistent execution of Specialty Asian menu offerings across sites.

We are offering relocation for the right candidate!

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a diverse range of Asian dishes, including Japanese (sushi, sashimi, ramen, tempura) and Southeast Asian specialties such as Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and other regional cuisine

• Travel to different locations to conduct training and support program rollout

• Build and maintain strong client relationships by engaging with stakeholders, gathering feedback, and ensuring satisfaction with culinary offerings

• Develop and design innovative, seasonal Asian-inspired menus tailored to client preferences, incorporating both Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisine

• Trains and leads kitchen personnel
  ? Supervises/coordinates all related culinary activities
  ? Estimates food consumption and requisition or purchase food
  ? Selects and develops recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
  ? Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus
  ? Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen
  ? 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.

Qualifications

? Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position
? Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
? Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
? Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
? Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills

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 connect with us onFacebook,InstagramandTwitter.