Specialty Asian Chef-Lifeworks-Palo Alto CA

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experience—not a requirement—and deliver out-of-this world, truly sensory experiences, feeding your company culture. Learn more by visiting lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com.

 

The Specialty Asian Chef is the lead culinary person responsible for supervising all culinary operations for a location.

 

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position ranges from $70,000  to $85,000, 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 applicable to the position). This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.​

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If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY REASON, including, BUT NOT LIMITED TO for reasons related to individual performance, Aramark or individual department/team performance, and market factors.​

Job Responsibilities

• 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 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. Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Asian Chef/Cook, preferably in a high volume establishment/ restaurant or hotel.

• In-depth knowledge of Asian culinary traditions, spices, and cooking techniques.

• Strong creativity and ability to develop innovative recipes while staying true to traditional flavors.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high culinary standards.

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills to effectively manage kitchen staff.

• 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 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 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

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