Chef Manager: Lead Kitchens, Develop Teams, Excellence

Aramark Correctional Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead hands-on culinary operations, develop teams, ensure safety, and uphold quality while managing client relationships. You will focus on menu development, budgeting, and program execution under the General Manager's guidance.

Reporting to the General Manager, the role emphasizes culinary leadership, training, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for growth are highlighted within Aramark's national programs.

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

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

Experience in kitchen leadership

Culinary knowledge

Education

2-3 years post-high school education or equivalent experience

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead hands-on culinary operations, develop teams, ensure safety, and uphold quality while managing client relationships. You will focus on menu development, budgeting, and program execution under the General Manager's guidance.

Reporting to the General Manager, the role emphasizes culinary leadership, training, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for growth are highlighted within Aramark's national programs.