Culinary Director for School Nutrition & Dining

Aramark; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef in Round Rock, TX to lead culinary operations for student nutrition services. You will oversee chef managers and hourly staff, develop menus, maintain food quality and safety, and drive performance to meet client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary experience, and a proven ability to manage teams in a fast paced food service environment. This position is on-site and focuses on delivering great dining experiences for schools.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience.
• At least 2 years in a management role preferred.
• Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to simplify the agenda for the team.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.

Responsibilities

• Ensures culinary production connects to the Executional Framework.
• Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff.
• Train and manage culinary staff in best practice food production techniques.
• Coach and develop employees; recognize performance.
• Plan and lead team meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintain staff records and performance data.
• Build client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial relations.
• Interacts with guests daily and communicates trends.
• Deliver food and labor targets; monitor margins and inventory.

Skills

Culinary management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef in Round Rock, TX to lead culinary operations for student nutrition services. You will oversee chef managers and hourly staff, develop menus, maintain food quality and safety, and drive performance to meet client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary experience, and a proven ability to manage teams in a fast paced food service environment. This position is on-site and focuses on delivering great dining experiences for schools.