PHILADELPHIA - Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a leading provider of hospitality, facilities, and uniform services, is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15), by announcing the company's annual Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) 30/30 award winners and by celebrating the diversity of its culinary talent through the stories and recipes from its Hispanic and Latinx chefs across the country.
Aramark's Impacto employee resource group (ERG) selected 30 employees to receive its annual HHM 30/30 award. The award, which was established in 2017, recognizes team members for delivering on Aramark's mission of being rooted in service, and for outstanding effort during the challenges of the past year.
Additionally, Aramark guests will be able to learn more about some of the company's Hispanic and Latinx chefs, and experience the dishes that inspire them, through the company's Chef Spotlight program. Launched at the start of 2021, Chef Spotlight celebrates the diversity of the company's culinary talent and spotlights the chefs who have had an impact on the organization and its guests. This month, Chef Spotlight shares the stories of inspiring culinarians, representing various countries, including Argentina, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, El Salvador, Uruguay, and more.
This year's Impacto HHM 30/30 honorees include:
Alicia Rivera, Executive Chef, K-12
Andrew Cortez, Production Supervisor, AUS Refreshments
Anthony Lopez, General Manager, Sports & Entertainment
Belinda Belmontes, Operations Manager, Parks/Leisure
Brenda Gomez, Food Service Shift Supervisor, Business Dining
Cynthia Magdalena Morales Gatica, Chef, International
Daniela Andrea Mardones Ponce, Contract Assistant, International
Denis Franco, General Manager, Healthcare
Elisabeth Rodriguez, Food Service Manager, Higher Education
Fernando Lopez, Catering Services Coordinator, Healthcare
Gilbert Talamantez, Supervisor Corporate Services, Uniform Services
Ignacio Sanchez, Director, Strategic Development, Corrections
Jacqueline Chavezruiz, Food Retail Brand Location Manager, Business Dining
Jay Gutierrez, General Manager, Sports & Entertainment
Jessica Esquivias, Administrative Assistant, Higher Education
John Arroyo, District Manager, AUS Refreshments
Jose Chavez, Executive Chef, Sports & Entertainment
Jose Saenz, Nutrition Associate Manager, K-12
Lilibeth Brall, Customer Service Representative, Corporate/Avendra
Luis Torres, Food Service Supervisor, Healthcare
Manuel Ignacio Villafane Lima, Head of Human Resources, International
Maria Nieto, Cook, Business Dining
Marisol Padilla, Supervisor, Finance & Accounting, AUS Refreshments
Michael Cintron, Regional Sales Director, AUS
Richard Cintron, IT Business Analyst, Parks/Leisure
Salvador Aguirre, Food Service Director, Higher Education
Tatiana Negron, Laundry Associate Manager, Healthcare
Tomas Canales, Food Retail Brand Location Supervisor, Higher Education
Ulises De La Cruz, General Manager, Sports & Entertainment
Victor Carbajal, Sr. Human Resources Manager, Higher Education
The following culinarians are featured in the Hispanic Heritage Month Chef Spotlight. Some of their stories are highlighted in Aramark's Making Our Mark Blog and are also shared here.
Alexander Blanco, Catering Manager, Parks/Leisure
Alicia Rivera, Executive Chef, K-12
Angel Castillo, Food Service Manager, Higher Education
Antonio Espinosa-Cruz, Food Service Worker, Higher Education
Ariel Mayorga, Executive Chef, Higher Education
Brenda Granados, Executive Chef, LifeWorks
Brent Mercado, Executive Chef, Leisure
Eduardo Flores, Production Chef, Higher Education
Efren Sosa, Executive Chef, Higher Education
Elizabeth Baxter, Food Service Manager, Higher Education
Gabe Salinas, Culinary Operations Associate, Higher Education
George Suarez, Executive Chef, Higher Education
Humberto Oliveros, Chef Manager, Higher Education
Ileana Medina Shelton, Chef Manager, Healthcare
Jensy Cervantes, Chef Manager, Higher Education
Jesus Moreno-Valle, Executive Chef, Higher Education
Joaquin Alcocer, Chef, Business Dining
Jorge Busso, Executive Chef, Business Dining
Jorge Mendez, Executive Chef, Business Dining
Jorge Salas, Lead Cook, LifeWorks
Jose Hernandez, Sous Chef, LifeWorks
Juan Pablo Rocha, Catering Chef, Higher Education
Ladislao Villarreal, Patient Production Services Manager, Healthcare
Michael Chapoy, Chef/PSM, Healthcare
Mike Casas, Chef Manager, Business Dining
Norilyn Rodriguez, Lead Cook, Business Dining
Norma Cigarroa, Cook, LifeWorks
Orlando Ramos III, Supervisor, Higher Education
Rodrigo Campos, Executive Chef, LifeWorks
Ruben Rivero, Cook, Business Dining
Stacy Campos, Food Service Director, Healthcare
Toni Thomas, Chef Production Manager, Higher Education
Tony Alcaraz, Chef, Business Dining
As part of its broader 2025 sustainability plan, Be Well. Do Well., Aramark is working to reduce inequality, support and grow local communities and protect the planet. The company is committed to facilitating access to opportunities that will improve the well-being of its employees, consumers, communities, and people in its supply chain, and continues to help people develop careers and livelihoods; access, choose and prepare healthy food; and grow communities, businesses, and local economies.
About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world's leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark has been named to DiversityInc's 'Top 50 Companies for Diversity' list, the Forbes list of 'America's Best Employers for Diversity,' the HRC's 'Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality' and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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