Food Production Manager

Aramark; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Food Production Manager (Kitchen Manager) to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations for the Food & Nutrition Department at the Hospital University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, PA.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Food Production Manager plans, administers and directs all unit activities related to food production and kitchen operations, complying with Aramark Healthcare+ standards, regulatory agencies and client.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years’ experience in a kitchen management role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Culinary Arts degree desired.
• SERV Safe certification or HACCP knowledge required.
• Experience with production systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages production for patient feeding, front of the house retail operations and catering.
• Management of food cost, food safety and waste controls.
• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
• Records inventory and 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
• Assists with managing patient feeding and retail operations as needed.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Food production

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

SERV Safe certification

HACCP knowledge

Production systems experience

Job description

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Aramark Healthcare+ is searching for Food Production Manager (Kitchen Manager) to oversee the day to day kitchen operations for the Food & Nutrition Department at the Hospital University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, PA. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Food Production Manager plans, administers and directs all unit activities related to food production and kitchen operations, complying with the standards established by Aramark Healthcare+, regulatory agencies and client. Leads food production staff. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments to provide a unified food service experience for patients, residents, visitors and employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages production for 3 points of service: patient feeding, front of the house retail operations and catering.


• Management of food cost, food safety and waste controls.


• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities


• Records inventory and 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


• Assists with managing patient feeding and retail operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years’ experience in a kitchen management role.


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.


• Healthcare experience preferred.


• Culinary Arts degree desired.


• SERV Safe certification or HACCP knowledge required.


• Experience with production systems is required.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .