Catering Chef Manager - Kutztown University

Aramark; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Kutztown, PA. This role involves managing kitchen personnel, focusing on culinary excellence and client relations, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Ideal candidates will bring 2-3 years of related experience and preferably a culinary degree. You will play a vital role in elevating food service and customer experience with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices in the food profession.
• Communication skills (oral, reading, and writing).

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel.
• Estimate food consumption and purchase food.
• Select and develop recipes.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for a Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands‑on approach in focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations. Our Chef Manager will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company-delivered programs.

Just like you, we’re passionate about everything we do, and we’ll make sure you have the right growth opportunities to reach the peak of your career.

Location: Kutztown, PA, US 19530

Job 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

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

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

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.