Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen Team & Menu Excellence

Aramark Correctional Services; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen teams, drive culinary excellence, manage safety protocols, and strengthen client relations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will help meet budgets and implement company programs while developing staff and enhancing service quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities at Aramark.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a related position
• 2–3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
• Culinary degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge of food principles and practices

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise related culinary activities
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Develop and standardize recipes for consistent quality
• Establish presentation techniques and price menus
• Ensure proper equipment operation and kitchen safety/sanitation
• Oversee catering events and may demonstrate culinary techniques

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent experience

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen teams, drive culinary excellence, manage safety protocols, and strengthen client relations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will help meet budgets and implement company programs while developing staff and enhancing service quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recipe development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities at Aramark.