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On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Harish Arya, Chef Manager at Sodexo in Singapore. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Chef Harish has honed his skills at esteemed establishments such as ADDA Restaurant, SATS and Hyatt Regency Hotel. A strong passion for innovation has earned him many accolades in the competition scene, from a Gold Medal in FSG SATS Catering Competition, a Silver Medal in Food Hotel Asia, a Bronze Medal at the IKA Culinary Olympics, and twice listed in the Michelin guide at ADDA Restaurant.
Chef Harish carries this innovative spirit in his work, having already reduced kitchen waste at Sodexo by 95% in his time there – with even greater plans ahead. Tune in to hear how to foster a team culture of sustainability and implement zero waste efforts in the kitchen on Episode 125: Making Every Ingredient Count: Leading Zero Waste Efforts with Sodexo Chef Manager Harish Arya.
Tune in and LEARN:
- Zero Waste in Action: Discover examples used in the kitchen at Sodexo, where zero-waste soups, salads, stir-fries, drinks, and desserts are crafted using every bit of each ingredient, proving sustainability can be both creative and practical.
- Sustainability as a Mindset: Learn how early lessons from his mother shaped Chef Harish’s belief that sustainability isn’t just a practice – it’s a way of life. Hear how he brings that mindset into his professional kitchen, reimagining waste as an opportunity for innovation.
- Creating a Culture of Care: Explore how Chef Harish’s leadership has inspired his kitchen team and broader community to embrace sustainability as a shared responsibility and ongoing mission.
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Trim – don’t consider it as a waste. It’s a kind of gold. We have to use it. And definitely we’ll have a global impact if you are able to reduce that kind of waste.
As a leader of sustainable change, Chef Harish emphasizes the value of competitions to nourishing his innovative nature.
Competitions are not about winning the medals. It’s about, you know, it’s about doing for yourself. Every day when you see the mirror, you must see, oh yeah, today I have learned this thing. Today I have done this thing, and today I made something, somebody, smile.
– Harish Arya
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ABOUT SODEXO
Sodexo was created in 1966. Today, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. They believe in creating a better day for everyone to build a better life for all. Read more at https://www.sodexo.com/.
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to Chef Harish for joining us.
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