Specialty Asian Chef

Aramark•Plano, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Portfolio Group, under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella, delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions. We are seeking a skilled Specialty Asian Chef with expertise in Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisine to create authentic and innovative dishes. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of traditional Japanese cooking techniques, ingredients, and presentation, while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation, and consistency in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role also requires travel to various locations to support program implementation, train culinary teams, and ensure consistent execution of Specialty Asian menu offerings across sites. We are offering relocation for the right candidate!

Requirements

Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position
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

Responsibilities

Prepare and present a diverse range of Asian dishes, including Japanese (sushi, sashimi, ramen, tempura) and Southeast Asian specialties such as Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and other regional cuisine
Travel to different locations to conduct training and support program rollout
Build and maintain strong client relationships by engaging with stakeholders, gathering feedback, and ensuring satisfaction with culinary offerings
Develop and design innovative, seasonal Asian-inspired menus tailored to client preferences, incorporating both Japanese and Southeast Asian cuisine
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