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Aramark

Aramark

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Culinary Director

Washington, DC
Full-time
Posted 1/3/2026
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Culinary Management
Menu Design
Food Safety
Team Leadership
Cost Control

Compensation

Salary Range

$60K - 70K a year

Responsibilities

Oversee culinary training and retail services, manage kitchen operations, and develop menus to support community re-entry programs.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years managerial experience in a culinary setting, culinary certifications, and proficiency in MS Office and English.

Full Description

Job Description Join our team and make a difference! Washington DC Department of Corrections is hiring a Culinary Director to oversee our culinary training and retail services.. This role combines culinary creativity, retail management, and community engagement to prepare individuals for successful re-entry through Aramark's In2Work (I2W) program. COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting. BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation. There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity. Job Responsibilities 1. Follow the implementation of the ARAMARK Food Services program in accordance with ARAMARK standardized procedures. To carry out the standardized ARAMARK work procedures and processes, food safety system and risk management system to ensure the smooth daily operation. 2. Design menu, prepare order and work out the food production procedure in accordance client and account manager’s requirement. 3. Lead the whole food production in kitchen. Ensure standardized production flow and focal on food safety and quality issue. 4. Make purchasing plan for food materials, inventory management, assist with account manager for cost control and waste reduction. 5. Keep good understanding on the development and new trend in catering industry; Be proactive to promote new menus and dishes. 6. Train and develop people and below following ARAMARK Job Skill Training(JST) and Job Skill Review(JSR) training programs for new hire and existing cooks. 7.Keep good internal communication and collaboration, problem-solving oriented to ensure smooth operations. 8.Establish good communication with clients, meet or exceed clients/customers requirements. 9.Manage cook staffing, team and talent building, evaluate and rate professional proficiency and advantaged cooking skill, performance appraisal of subordinates. Qualifications 1.Education: Technical Secondary School and above. Major in Cooking. First Degree of Cook Certificate desired. 2.Work Experience: Managerial experience of at least 5 years, work experience of at least 10 years as chief in five-star hotel or office building for group meal is preferred. 3.Vocational Qualifications: Master in Chinese and western cuisine as well as various cuisines; Be flexible and innovative; Create new menus and dishes. 4.Computer & Language: Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) ; certain ability in English. 5.Competency: --Customer service oriented. Good communicate with customers. Strong spirit of teamwork. --Ability to work under pressure and deal with complicated problems. Be able to provide quick, effective, and creative solutions to problems. --Effective capability of implementation, leadership excellence. --Integrity and high sense of responsibilities, work enthusiasm, professional dedication. Drive for excellence. 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 http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

This job posting was last updated on 1/7/2026

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