Southeast Asian Chef

Job Description

The Specialty Asian Chef is one of the lead culinary persons responsible for the supervision and execution of authentic Asian dishes on a campus.

• Prepare and cook authentic Asian dishes, with a focus on East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine.
• Create and develop new recipes while ensuring the authenticity and quality of traditional Asian cuisine.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene.
• Manage the Indian station and kitchen operations, including ingredient sourcing, inventory control, and kitchen equipment maintenance.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and adherence to food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Culinary team to design menus, plan special events, and cater to specific dietary requirements.
• Ensure consistent taste, flavor, and texture of dishes through effective quality control measures.
• 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.

• Requires at least 3 years experience heavily concentrated in authentic Asian cuisine.
• Requires at least 2-3 years of post‑high school education, preferably a culinary degree.
• Requires proven experience as an Asian Chef/Cook, preferably in a high‑volume establishment/restaurant or hotel.
• Requires in‑depth knowledge of Asian culinary traditions, spices, and cooking techniques.
• Requires strong creativity and ability to develop innovative recipes while staying true to traditional flavors.
• Requires excellent organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Requires outstanding attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high culinary standards.
• Requires exceptional communication and leadership skills to effectively manage kitchen staff.
• 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.

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 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.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. We focus on helping you reach your full potential.

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