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Podcast: Closed Monday
Episode: Kitchen Innovation Awards: The Judges' Picks
Description: Jim Thorpe is a seasoned professional in the Food Service Industry, with over 25 years of experience. As the head of ARAMARK Brand Standards and Innovation, he oversees all aspects of food service design, including equipment specifications, labor models, and operations. Jim's diverse background includes designing and constructing local restaurants, food halls, stadiums, college and healthcare facilities, as well as national and local chain restaurants. He is passionate about innovation in food service design and is dedicated to developing new solutions to optimize kitchen operations and labor. Jim has played a key role in the development of core ARAMARK brands...