Food Production Manager

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off including parental leave

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Food Production Manager at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. This role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, managing kitchen personnel, and ensuring culinary quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of related experience, effective management and culinary skills, and a culinary degree is preferred. Competitive salary between $85,000 and $95,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position.
• Requires advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices.
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food.
• Select and develop recipes and standardize production recipes.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Management skills

Communication skills

Team development

Education

Culinary degree preferred

2-3 years post-high school education or equivalent

Job description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking candidates for a Food Production Manager position at Children's National Medical Center located in Washington, D.C. We’re looking for a Food Production Manager who can help us deliver the best 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. Our Food Production Manager will also play a key role in helping us meet budget requirements and execute company‑delivered programs.

Just like you, we’re passionate about everything we do, and we’ll make sure you have the right growth opportunities to reach the peak of your career.

Compensation

The salary rate for this position is $85,000.00 to $95,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

There is no predetermined application window for this position; the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job 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 demonstrate culinary techniques

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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

Education

Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience.

About Aramark

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 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.

We serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.