Culinary Director, School Nutrition

Aramark Corporation; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Student Nutrition seeks an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client needs. The role oversees production, presentation, and service, and ensures adherence to Aramark food safety standards while driving margins and labor targets.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for coordinating teams and guest relations.

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.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles in the food profession.
• Excellent oral, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure culinary production connects to the Executional Framework.
• Maintain proper culinary standards for production, presentation, and service.
• Manage a culinary team to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
• Train and manage culinary staff to use best practice techniques.
• Coach employees to understand what needs to be achieved and how.
• Plan and conduct team meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintain staff records including training and performance data.
• Develop and maintain client and guest rapport for mutual benefit.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team management

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark Student Nutrition seeks an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and hourly culinary staff, developing and executing culinary solutions to meet client needs. The role oversees production, presentation, and service, and ensures adherence to Aramark food safety standards while driving margins and labor targets.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for coordinating teams and guest relations.