Chef Manager - Commissary & Bakeshop: Lead Culinary Team

Aramark; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Auburn University is seeking a Chef Manager for the Commissary & Bakeshop on campus. You will lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure safety, quality, and cost controls while delivering exceptional food experiences.

The role focuses on menu development, standardization, client relations, and continuous growth within a supportive, team-oriented environment. It is an on-site, campus-based position with opportunities to advance.

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.

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 demonstrates culinary techniques

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Post-high school education or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark in Auburn University is seeking a Chef Manager for the Commissary & Bakeshop on campus. You will lead kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure safety, quality, and cost controls while delivering exceptional food experiences.

The role focuses on menu development, standardization, client relations, and continuous growth within a supportive, team-oriented environment. It is an on-site, campus-based position with opportunities to advance.