Chef Manager- Duke University Hospital

About the role

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Chef Manager to support Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Reporting to the General Manager, the Chef Manager will provide hands‑on leadership for culinary operations, focusing on food quality, team development, safety, customer service, and client satisfaction. The role also supports budgeting, cost control, staffing, and execution of company programs and standards.

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 and standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and maintain safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and demonstrate culinary techniques.
• Adapt to changing job duties as needed without formal notice.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong oral, reading, and written communication skills.

About Aramark

Aramark’s mission is rooted in service and a purpose to do great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company serves millions of guests daily across 15 countries, offering career development, passion‑fueling opportunities, and professional growth.