Chef Manager-Singing River - Pascagoula

Aramark; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Chef Manager to provide hands-on culinary leadership for daily food service operations for Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, MS. You will lead the culinary team, oversee menu execution, purchasing, inventory, and ensure food safety and sanitation while supporting financial goals.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, a culinary degree (preferred), and strong communication skills to train staff and maintain quality in a healthcare environment.

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 the principles and practices within the food profession.
• Experiential knowledge of management of people.
• 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 demonstrate culinary techniques

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Post-high-school education or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Chef Manager to support Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, MS. The Chef Manager will provide hands-on culinary leadership for daily food service operations, with a focus on food quality, production, team development, food safety, and operational consistency. This role will lead and develop the culinary team while overseeing menu execution, purchasing, inventory, food and labor costs, and sanitation standards. Working closely with the General Manager and site leadership, the Chef Manager will help ensure an excellent food experience for patients, guests, and staff while supporting financial goals and Aramark Healthcare+ standards.

Job 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 demonstrate culinary techniques

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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

About Aramark

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.

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