Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen Team & Culinary Excellence

Aramark; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at Baylor Scott and White Select Specialty Hospital in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations while helping meet budget targets.

You will train kitchen staff, develop menus, and ensure quality and compliance across all food production and service activities. A culinary degree is preferred and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food-related position (2-3 years).
• 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experience in managing people and/or problems.
• 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 for consistent quality.
• Establish presentation technique and quality standards, price menus.
• Ensure proper equipment operation, safety and sanitation in kitchen.
• Oversee special catering events and provide culinary instruction or demonstrations.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

People management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark Healthcare+ seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at Baylor Scott and White Select Specialty Hospital in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on team development, culinary excellence, safety, and client relations while helping meet budget targets.

You will train kitchen staff, develop menus, and ensure quality and compliance across all food production and service activities. A culinary degree is preferred and strong communication is essential.