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COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position ranges from $130,000.00 to $150,000.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant?s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Job Responsibilities

Overall Culinary Development Responsibility of assigned projects
Assume responsibility for managing the culinary aspects of Project development.
Development of on trend flavor profiles relevant to the demographic of the project that you are working on.
Development of recipes from a flavor, cost and nutritional perspective.
Ensure that all recipes are accurate from a flavor, yield and nutritional perspective.
Capturing each recipe within the database with complete accuracy and clear consistent procedures.
Each project to be managed through a culinary scope document that details the complete deliverables of the project including a detailed timeline.
Ensuring close coordination and collaboration with our Food and Beverage Development manager and Operation team during all stages of development.
Effective Project management- project to remain on budget and on time. It is essential to have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Leveraging strategic, third-party relationships, i.e. manufacturers, consultants and institutions; working with identified field resources as a part of the development process.
Creating specific training tools as identified per project to include but not limited to: Build Diagram, operational flow diagrams and Key ingredient List
Close Collaboration with Culinary Operations to ensure that we are developing with specified products, to include a full understanding of the commodity side of the ingredients as well as working with Distribution on the broad availability of specified products to the field locations.
Interfaces with other Development chefs on Enterprise Culinary projects.
Conduct Training sessions (Train the Trainer) for each of the Concepts created.

Qualifications

Culinary Degree required with advanced work in Culinary Arts. Bachelor?s degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years progressive Culinary experience, post degree completion
Experience with new concept, menu and recipe development, food presentation and creative skills that result in the achievement of business objectives. Chain restaurant R&D experiences a plus.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Food Production Management systems, recipe database, and presentation software.
Requires culinary vision and a passion for food.
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
Requires strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
Requires strong attention to detail and ability to envision the implementation tools needed to successfully utilize a concept or brand at the unit level.
Has the perseverance and the ability to drive complicated projects to a successful conclusion.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and effectively cope with change.
Thrives on functioning independently with a minimum of supervision, and also in a team environment.
Draws on diverse resources to make high quality decisions.
Has the ability to motivate and influence others who have no direct reporting relationship

Education

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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.