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Banquet Chef - PA Convention Center - Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Available
Aramark
📍 PHILADELPHIA
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<div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Job Description</H2></div><div><div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Note:</span> We offer a sign-on bonus for this position, which will be paid after the successful completion of your first 90 days of employment with us. We also offer relocation assistance.</strong></div><div> </div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are seeking a passionate and experienced culinary professional who can elevate the dining experience at the Pennsylvania Convention Center by bringing creativity, leadership, and a commitment to excellence to every event we host.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Banquet Chef will be a part of an accomplished and collaborative culinary leadership team.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Working at the Pennsylvania Convention Center means being part of a dynamic team that brings world-class events to life in the heart of Philadelphia. Staff members play a vital role in setting up and breaking down exhibitions, assisting guests and vendors, maintaining venue cleanliness, and ensuring smooth event operations. Whether supporting major shows like the Philadelphia Auto Show or coordinating logistics behind the scenes, employees thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values professionalism, customer service, and attention to detail.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We take a balanced approach to benefits. We designed our benefits to promote a culture of health and wellbeing. No one knows what you need better than you, so we provide you with the necessary tools to help you take care of your health, family, finances and future.<span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Click </span><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F49irlpr&data=05%7C02%7CCherney-Timothy%40aramark.com%7Cc464de29be8a4781af1c08dd147afa65%7Cb1519f0f2dbf4e21bf34a686ce97588a%7C0%7C0%7C638689240596651724%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=03h%2FXKOuk460847s1QIjQ%2ByYmSkMrcvliHDBs18wjgE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">here</span></a><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> to learn more.</span> </span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Job Responsibilities</H2></div><div><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Trains and leads kitchen personnel</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Supervises/coordinates all related culinary activities</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Estimates food consumption and requisition or purchase food</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Selects and develops recipes and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Establishes presentation technique and quality standards, and plans and prices menus</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensures proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in the kitchen</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversees special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Qualifications</H2></div><div><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Requires 4?5 years of hands-on banquet experience</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Requires flexible schedule; must be available to work event-based hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate large teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment preferred.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>About Aramark</H2></div><div><p><strong>Our Mission</strong></p><p>Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About Aramark</strong></p><p>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. 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