Chef Manager

About the role

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S., offering public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education, and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success, delivering healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities.

As a Chef Manager reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. You’ll also play a key role in helping meet budget requirements and executing company-delivered programs.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques

Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet business commitments.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in a related position
• 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
• Culinary degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
• Oral, reading, and written communication skills

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Work/life resources
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k))
• Paid days off, including parental leave and disability coverage

Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility, and where the employee lives and/or works.