Chef de Cuisine Dietary Specialist - Seattle Convention Center

Aramark•Seattle, WA

2d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chef de Cuisine-Dietary Specialist is the lead culinary person responsible for supervising culinary operations with an emphasis in special dietary accommodations at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA. Develops, prices, plans, and executes menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences while maintaining high culinary standards; such as but not limited to: halal, kosher, Jain, celiac, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, nightshade-free, paleo, keto, and allergens such as nuts, soy, sesame. Collaborates with clients, event coordinators, and kitchen staff to customize meals based on dietary requirements.

Requirements

Requires a culinary degree and advanced training in and knowledge of culinary nutrition.
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.
Requires the ability to work an event based schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Develops, prices, plans, and executes menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences while maintaining high culinary standards.
Collaborates with clients, event coordinators, and kitchen staff to customize meals based on dietary requirements.
Ensures compliance with food safety regulations, allergen protocols, and cross-contamination prevention practices.
Trains and leads kitchen staff on best practices for preparing and serving specialty meals.
Supervises, coordinates, trains, and leads kitchen staff in all related culinary activities.
Partners with Purchaser to source high-quality, whole-food ingredients that align with dietary needs.
Maintains accurate records of ingredients, recipes, and allergen information for transparency, consistency, and compliance.
Stays up to date on dietary trends, nutrition guidelines, and industry best practices.
Works efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment to meet event timelines.
Ensures exceptional food presentation and guest satisfaction.
Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
Selects and develops recipes and standardizes production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques.