Aramark Corporation, known commonly as Aramark, is an American food, facilities, and clothing provider supplying businesses, educational institutions, sports facilities, and health care institutions. It is headquartered at the Aramark Tower in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] Aramark’s revenues reached $12.3 billion USD in 2009 and was listed as the 189th largest employer on the FORTUNE 500.
Aramark was founded in 1936 by Davre Davidson,[3] who began providing vending services to plant employees in the aviation industry in Southern California. In 1959, Davidson partnered with William Fishman to establish ARA (Automatic Retailers of America), which became publicly traded a year later in 1960.
In 1968, Aramark provided services at the Mexico City Olympic Games, the first of 14 games they have serviced, including Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008.[4]
In 1969, ARA officially becomes ARA Services, to reflect its growing range of businesses.
In 1983, Joseph Neubauer was elected CEO of ARA Services and a year later, in 1984, Neubauer led a group of executives to fend off a hostile takeover bid by coordinating a management buyout.
Understanding that care and the environment are interdependent at every level, ARAMARK provides clinical support services that are core to the patient care process and directly impact the entire healthcare continuum. Now nearly 1,300 healthcare clients rely on ARAMARK for food, facility, and clinical technology services.
ARAMARK’s clients are supported by a diverse network of people who influence everything from patient care to employee satisfaction. Ultimately, the culture created makes quality care possible. Patient satisfaction, employee retention, patient throughput, operational efficiency – it’s all connected. No one understands this better than ARAMARK. That’s why we are at the core of quality care.
At ARAMARK, when we engage in a partnership, one of our main goals is to protect the welfare of your facilities' employees while providing diverse opportunities for growth. Through our training, development, motivation, and advancement programs, your district can achieve a high-quality facilities program while maintaining an effective, loyal workforce and better employee relations.
Greater Service Orientation
Service culture development or reinforcement
Faster, more effective service response
Improved interaction among facilities staff, faculty, students, and community
Access to expertise of technical support systems and specialists
Professional Development and Satisfaction
Technical training and management leadership development
Enhanced employee morale, esteem, and dignity
Greater advancement opportunities
Reward and recognition programs
Improved Workforce Relations
Better district-to-employee communication and understanding
Greater employee retention and daily performance
Dedicated labor relations support provided by experienced professionals
Incremental HR management capacity, expertise, and resources
At ARAMARK, we understand schools signify more than scholastic achievement; they also represent the image and pride of the community. Through participation in local and national causes, and the fostering of attractive, safe, well-functioning facilities, we provide visible assurance of the quality learning environments your community deserves.
Local Understanding and Engagement
Active participation in school and community events
Partnerships with area businesses
Opportunities for existing staff and local residents
Genuine concern for your schools because we are part of your community
School Building and Grounds Stewardship
Environments that enhance and add value to surrounding neighborhoods
Visible assurance of a quality learning environment
Proactive measurements to ensure safety of school facilities and their surroundings
Community Involvement
Local support for organizations and activities that promote community welfare
Educational programs for both students and employees
Operating support for after-hours activities
Corporate sponsorship of national programs such as Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and Reading is Fundamental.
At ARAMARK, our 255,000 employees worldwide reach millions of people through business and community activities every day. We consider and address issues that matter most to clients, customers, employees and communities, focusing our energy on initiatives that support our diverse workforce; enhance and protect our environment; strengthen our communities; and advance consumer health and wellness. We seek to continuously improve in those areas that are under our direct control and work with clients and suppliers to develop innovative product and service options that advance these objectives.
Together, we are enriching lives every day.
Our Board of Directors has adopted governance principles and committee charters to ensure that ARAMARK conducts business with the utmost integrity and according to the highest ethical standards. We have chartered a Corporate Social Responsibilities Practices Committee whose purpose is to lead and focus ARAMARK’s commitment to advancing our enterprise commitment towards social responsibility.
And each day we work hard to continuously improve on our actions.
ARAMARK is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer.
Candidates are considered for employment with ARAMARK without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or other protected veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Aramark was founded in 1936 by Davre Davidson,[3] who began providing vending services to plant employees in the aviation industry in Southern California. In 1959, Davidson partnered with William Fishman to establish ARA (Automatic Retailers of America), which became publicly traded a year later in 1960.
In 1968, Aramark provided services at the Mexico City Olympic Games, the first of 14 games they have serviced, including Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008.[4]
In 1969, ARA officially becomes ARA Services, to reflect its growing range of businesses.
In 1983, Joseph Neubauer was elected CEO of ARA Services and a year later, in 1984, Neubauer led a group of executives to fend off a hostile takeover bid by coordinating a management buyout.
Understanding that care and the environment are interdependent at every level, ARAMARK provides clinical support services that are core to the patient care process and directly impact the entire healthcare continuum. Now nearly 1,300 healthcare clients rely on ARAMARK for food, facility, and clinical technology services.
ARAMARK’s clients are supported by a diverse network of people who influence everything from patient care to employee satisfaction. Ultimately, the culture created makes quality care possible. Patient satisfaction, employee retention, patient throughput, operational efficiency – it’s all connected. No one understands this better than ARAMARK. That’s why we are at the core of quality care.
At ARAMARK, when we engage in a partnership, one of our main goals is to protect the welfare of your facilities' employees while providing diverse opportunities for growth. Through our training, development, motivation, and advancement programs, your district can achieve a high-quality facilities program while maintaining an effective, loyal workforce and better employee relations.
Greater Service Orientation
Service culture development or reinforcement
Faster, more effective service response
Improved interaction among facilities staff, faculty, students, and community
Access to expertise of technical support systems and specialists
Professional Development and Satisfaction
Technical training and management leadership development
Enhanced employee morale, esteem, and dignity
Greater advancement opportunities
Reward and recognition programs
Improved Workforce Relations
Better district-to-employee communication and understanding
Greater employee retention and daily performance
Dedicated labor relations support provided by experienced professionals
Incremental HR management capacity, expertise, and resources
At ARAMARK, we understand schools signify more than scholastic achievement; they also represent the image and pride of the community. Through participation in local and national causes, and the fostering of attractive, safe, well-functioning facilities, we provide visible assurance of the quality learning environments your community deserves.
Local Understanding and Engagement
Active participation in school and community events
Partnerships with area businesses
Opportunities for existing staff and local residents
Genuine concern for your schools because we are part of your community
School Building and Grounds Stewardship
Environments that enhance and add value to surrounding neighborhoods
Visible assurance of a quality learning environment
Proactive measurements to ensure safety of school facilities and their surroundings
Community Involvement
Local support for organizations and activities that promote community welfare
Educational programs for both students and employees
Operating support for after-hours activities
Corporate sponsorship of national programs such as Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and Reading is Fundamental.
At ARAMARK, our 255,000 employees worldwide reach millions of people through business and community activities every day. We consider and address issues that matter most to clients, customers, employees and communities, focusing our energy on initiatives that support our diverse workforce; enhance and protect our environment; strengthen our communities; and advance consumer health and wellness. We seek to continuously improve in those areas that are under our direct control and work with clients and suppliers to develop innovative product and service options that advance these objectives.
Together, we are enriching lives every day.
Our Board of Directors has adopted governance principles and committee charters to ensure that ARAMARK conducts business with the utmost integrity and according to the highest ethical standards. We have chartered a Corporate Social Responsibilities Practices Committee whose purpose is to lead and focus ARAMARK’s commitment to advancing our enterprise commitment towards social responsibility.
And each day we work hard to continuously improve on our actions.
ARAMARK is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer.
Candidates are considered for employment with ARAMARK without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or other protected veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.