Chef Manager: Lead Kitchens, Menus & Team Growth

Aramark Correctional Services; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager who will work under the General Manager, taking a hands-on approach to develop the kitchen team, apply culinary expertise, enforce safety protocols, and manage client relations while helping meet budget programs. This role emphasizes leadership, quality, and program execution.

This position offers growth opportunities within Aramark’s food service operations, with a focus on delivering high-quality food experiences and leading continuous improvement across menus

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

Leadership

Communication

Culinary leadership

Budget adherence

Education

Post-high school education or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager who will work under the General Manager, taking a hands-on approach to develop the kitchen team, apply culinary expertise, enforce safety protocols, and manage client relations while helping meet budget programs. This role emphasizes leadership, quality, and program execution.

This position offers growth opportunities within Aramark’s food service operations, with a focus on delivering high-quality food experiences and leading continuous improvement across menus