Chef Manager-Duke Regional Hospital

Aramark Correctional Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Chef Manager to support culinary operations at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. Reporting to the General Manager, the Chef Manager will provide hands-on leadership for the culinary team while supporting daily food production, quality, safety, and service.

This role focuses on team development, client relationships, financial performance, and the execution of Aramark programs and standards.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a related position.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experience managing people and/or problems.
• Strong oral, reading and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team.
• Oversee daily food production, quality, and presentation.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Support menu execution, inventory, ordering, and operational needs.
• Manage food and labor costs to meet budget expectations.
• Ensure Aramark programs, policies, and standards are followed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Cost control

Food safety

Client relationships

Operations management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Chef Manager to support culinary operations at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Chef Manager will provide hands‑on leadership for the culinary team while supporting daily food production, quality, safety, and service. This role will also help drive team development, client relationships, financial performance, and the successful execution of Aramark programs and standards.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing the culinary team
• Overseeing daily food production, quality, and presentation
• Maintaining food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Supporting strong customer service and client relationships
• Managing food and labor costs to meet budget expectations
• Supporting menu execution, inventory, ordering, and operational needs
• Ensuring Aramark programs, policies, and standards are consistently followed

This is a great opportunity for an experienced culinary leader who enjoys being hands‑on and is looking to grow within a healthcare food service environment.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans such as a 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to applicable legal requirements, employee eligibility, and where the employee lives and/or works.

For more information about Aramark benefits, visit Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

There is no predetermined application window for this position. The position will close once a qualified candidate is selected.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, to the extent those laws apply to the opportunity.

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 demonstrates 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

About Aramark

Our Mission

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

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.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.