Chef Manager: Healthcare Dining Lead

Aramark Correctional Services; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Chef Manager to lead resident dining operations in a healthcare setting, focusing on culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. You will supervise menu development, food production, staffing, scheduling, and training to ensure high-quality meals.

The role emphasizes sanitation, regulatory compliance, and team development, with accountability for resident satisfaction and service standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of culinary experience in a healthcare or regulated environment.
• 1-2 years of management experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge of managing people and/or problems.
• Oral, reading and written communication skills.
• Must be able to handle stress of working quickly while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Patient Food Service Operations in compliance with standards.
• Lead and support resident service staff to ensure meals are prepared, assembled and delivered on time.
• Monitor, document and enforce safety and sanitation compliance.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and compliant environment for clients, customers and employees.
• Ensure team members are trained, competent and equipped to execute responsibilities.
• Plan and lead daily team huddles to reinforce standards and drive accountability.
• Deliver exceptional customer service aligned with Aramark's service model.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Stress management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Chef Manager to lead resident dining operations in a healthcare setting, focusing on culinary excellence, safety, and client relations. You will supervise menu development, food production, staffing, scheduling, and training to ensure high-quality meals.

The role emphasizes sanitation, regulatory compliance, and team development, with accountability for resident satisfaction and service standards.