Culinary Lead & Chef Manager - Team Growth & Service

Aramark Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Chef Manager to join Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas in Irving, TX. You will lead a hands-on culinary team, drive safety, quality, and client relations, and help meet budget requirements.

Reporting to the Food Service Director, you’ll develop menus, train staff, and implement company programs that elevate food experiences while supporting operational growth and professional development within Aramark.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a culinary leadership 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 and/or problems.
• 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

Culinary leadership

People management

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree preferred

2–3 years post-high school education or equivalent

Job description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Chef Manager to join Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas in Irving, TX. You will lead a hands-on culinary team, drive safety, quality, and client relations, and help meet budget requirements.

Reporting to the Food Service Director, you’ll develop menus, train staff, and implement company programs that elevate food experiences while supporting operational growth and professional development within Aramark.