Culinary Operations Leader

Aramark; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Irvine, CA is seeking a Chef Manager who can deliver outstanding customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach, focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations.

You’ll help meet budget requirements and execute company programs, while mentoring kitchen staff and promoting continuous improvement, with growth opportunities within Aramark.

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

People management

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree

Post-high school education

Job description

Aramark in Irvine, CA is seeking a Chef Manager who can deliver outstanding customer service and food experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll take a hands-on approach, focusing on team development, culinary expertise, safety protocol, and client relations.

You’ll help meet budget requirements and execute company programs, while mentoring kitchen staff and promoting continuous improvement, with growth opportunities within Aramark.