Chef Manager - Lead a Dynamic Kitchen & Team

Aramark Correctional Services; Parkway (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Chef Manager in the United States to lead prison kitchen operations with a hands-on approach. You will develop the team, ensure culinary excellence, uphold safety standards, and strengthen client relations while helping meet budget targets and implement company programs.

You will play a pivotal role in staff development, recipe standardization, and program execution across catering events, with opportunities for growth within the organization.

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

Team leadership

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Budget awareness

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Chef Manager in the United States to lead prison kitchen operations with a hands-on approach. You will develop the team, ensure culinary excellence, uphold safety standards, and strengthen client relations while helping meet budget targets and implement company programs.

You will play a pivotal role in staff development, recipe standardization, and program execution across catering events, with opportunities for growth within the organization.