A2L Program 2025 - Food Service Manager - Putnamville Correctional Facility, In

Aramark Correctional Services; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark's Accelerate to Leadership (A2L) Program is a year-long development initiative designed for recent graduates. Participants will gain valuable work experience, mentorship, and leadership opportunities while engaging in structured activities tailored to their career paths. The program emphasizes service, inclusion, and personal growth across diverse environments.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduates eligible between December and August of the current year.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Engage and develop team members using Aramark's coaching model.
• Ensure performance meets objectives and client expectations.
• Plan and lead daily team briefings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Degree in Hospitality

Degree in Customer Service

Degree in Operations

Degree in Sales

Job description

Aramark’s Accelerate to Leadership (A2L) Program offers early career talent valuable work experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and professional training across various environments and business areas. As a year-long development and training program designed for recent college graduates, A2L provides resources to ignite full potential and launch an accelerated career at Aramark.

Selected candidates will have leadership opportunities within Aramark while participating in structured activities and developmental exercises tailored to their career tracks. Aramark provides a platform for growth, advancement, and impact across diverse industries and locations.

Aramark’s A2L Program fosters communities rooted in service, inclusion, and shared prosperity, empowering individuals to make a difference.

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job Responsibilities

1. Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential.
2. Reward and recognize employees.
3. Ensure individual and team performance meet objectives and client expectations.
4. Plan and lead daily team briefings.
5. Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
6. Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
7. Maintain P&L statements.
8. Deliver financial targets.
9. Understand and educate teams on performance metrics, data, and trends to improve margins.
10. Bring value through efficient operations, cost controls, and profit management.
11. Follow Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor initiatives.
12. Ensure team training and implementation of standards.
13. Supervise team regarding production, quality, and control.
14. Maintain a safe and healthy environment for all.
15. Adhere to policies, rules, and regulations.
16. Lead the front of house in conjunction with the Food Service Director.
17. Coordinate food service activities to deliver quality products to customers.

Qualifications

A2L Program Qualifications:

• Graduates between December and August of the current school year are eligible.
• The program starts in July; all degree requirements must be completed before this date.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Experience:

• Degree or background in hospitality, customer service, food service, facilities, operations, or sales.
• Relevant coursework or work experience.
• Strong leadership, project management, and execution skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, communities, and the planet.

Aramark is committed to equal employment opportunity, welcoming all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or other protected characteristics.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark serve millions daily through food and facilities services in 15 countries. We believe careers should develop talents, fuel passions, and empower growth. Learn more at our careers page or connect with us on social media.