Chef Manager- Duke University Hospital

Aramark; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Chef Manager to support Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. The Chef Manager will provide hands-on leadership for culinary operations, with a focus on food quality, team development, safety, customer service, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include training and managing kitchen staff, estimating food needs, developing and standardizing recipes, pricing menus, ensuring equipment operation and sanitation, and overseeing catering events.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a related kitchen role.
• 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of food service principles and people management.
• Strong 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 and standardize production recipes to ensure quality.
• Establish presentation techniques and pricing for menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and safety/sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee catering events and demonstrate culinary techniques as needed.

Skills

Kitchen management

Experience in related role

Communication skills

Education

Post-high school education

Culinary degree

Job description

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, with a focus on food quality, team development, safety, customer service, and client satisfaction.

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 professionRequires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems
• Requires oral, reading and written communication skills

About Aramark

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

Our Mission

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.