Culinary Team Leader & Menu Innovator

Aramark Correctional Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Durham, NC to lead kitchen teams, develop menus, and ensure safety and quality. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive culinary excellence, cost controls, and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and executing company programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on management, recipe development, equipment maintenance, and coordination of catering events to meet client expectations and budgets.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a 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

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

Team management

Culinary knowledge

Safety protocols

Budget adherence

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager in Durham, NC to lead kitchen teams, develop menus, and ensure safety and quality. Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive culinary excellence, cost controls, and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and executing company programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on management, recipe development, equipment maintenance, and coordination of catering events to meet client expectations and budgets.