Culinary Operations Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee chef managers and hourly staff, developing culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes. The role focuses on producing high-quality food, managing standards, and delivering consistent service across operations.

The Executive Chef will lead a culinary team, ensure safety and food quality, and drive continuous improvement in labor and food costs while aligning with the Executional Framework and client expectations.

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.
• This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.
• Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees chef managers and hourly culinary staff to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
• Develops and executes culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes.
• Trains and manages culinary and kitchen staff to use best practices in food production.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-tasking

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee chef managers and hourly staff, developing culinary solutions to meet client needs and tastes. The role focuses on producing high-quality food, managing standards, and delivering consistent service across operations.

The Executive Chef will lead a culinary team, ensure safety and food quality, and drive continuous improvement in labor and food costs while aligning with the Executional Framework and client expectations.