Culinary Development Manager

2 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States Aramark Full time

Job Description

Aramark's Accelerate to Leadership (A2L) Program offers early career talent valuable work experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and professional training across a variety of environments and business areas.

As a year-long development and training program designed for recent college graduates, A2L provides you with the resources you need to ignite your full potential and launch an accelerated career path at Aramark.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles within Aramark while participating in structured program activities and developmental exercises tailored to each candidate's career track.

For the thousands of students and recent grads that call Aramark home, we provide a place to grow, advance, and impact lives across a range of exciting industries and locations.

Aramark's A2L Program is committed to fostering communities rooted in service, inclusion, and shared prosperity, empowering all individuals to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Documenting daily requirements for the Head Chef
  • Cleaning and organizing the food preparation area for the Head Chef
  • Delivering ingredients to the food preparation area
  • Ensuring Line and Prep Cooks prepare dishes according to the Head Chef's specifications and standards
  • Training new kitchen employees on the restaurant's standards and regulations
  • Addressing and resolving diners' and clients' complaints quickly
  • Monitoring the kitchen area and staff to ensure sanitation standards are maintained
  • Ensuring all food products are not expired

Qualifications

  • To be considered eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in a culinary program and graduate between December 2024 and August 2025
  • This program will start in July or August 2025. All degree requirements must be completed prior to the start date of the program (including any final internship requirements)
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Aramark for this position now or in the future
  • PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • A degree or background in the culinary arts
  • Relevant coursework or work experience
  • Strong leadership, project management, and execution skills
  • Great verbal, written, and professional communication skills with teammates, customers, clients, and leadership
  • Dynamic working skills to handle change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

About Aramark

Aramark is a leading provider of food and facilities services to businesses, institutions, and individuals around the world.

We are committed to delivering exceptional service, quality, and value to our customers and clients.

Our mission is to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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 Our Culture

We are a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success and to creating a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Join Our Team

We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, we offer a range of opportunities for career growth and development.

Our team members are passionate about delivering exceptional service, quality, and value to our customers and clients.

They are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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.

Learn More

Learn more about our company culture, values, and mission by visiting our website or connecting with us on social media.

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can contribute to our team's success.



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