Chef Manager: Healthcare Kitchen Leader & Trainer

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. 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.