Food Service Manager

Aramark; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food Service Manager at Mansfield Corrections Institution in Ohio oversees daily food production in a secure facility, managing large scale kitchen operations and supervising staff and incarcerated workers to ensure safe, compliant meal service.

The role ensures menus meet nutritional requirements, adheres to state and federal regulations, and maintains cost controls with inventory management, while leading quality assurance and staff development across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with ACEND accreditation or approved program.
• Registered Dietitian with CDR and internship completion.
• Valid Dietetic License in the state of Florida upon hire.
• ServSafe certification required on hire.
• Experience in food service operations management.
• Proficiency with a food production software system.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in menu planning for diverse needs and regulatory compliance.
• Support quality assurance standards and contract compliance policies.
• Assist in supply chain management, procurement, and distribution.
• Develop tools and training for nutrition and cost control.
• Travel to correctional sites as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree with ACEND accreditation

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Florida Dietetic License

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Food production software

Job description

Job Description

The Food Service Manager at Mansfield Corrections Institution oversees daily food production in a secure correctional facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant meal service for the incarcerated population. This role manages large scale kitchen operations, supervises staff and incarcerated workers, maintains strict food safety and security standards, and controls inventory and costs. The manager ensures menus meet nutritional requirements and that all food service activities follow facility, state, and federal regulations.

Why Aramark?

• Mission-Driven Work: Help individuals build a better future
• Career Growth: Access to training, development, and advancement
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and supportive team
• Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $58,500 to $64,000. 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

• Provides techinical expertise in operational menu planning for regular, therapeutic, religious, holiday/seasonal needs. Requires an understanding of current applicable nutrition-related government regulations and current nutrition research knowledge for application to meet client needs. Considerations include balancing budgetary restraints with nutritional requirements and client specifications
• Assists in the implementation of the Quality Assurance operating standards, in conjucnction with Operations, to assure contract compliance standard, client food and nutrition services policies and protocols, and American Correctional Associtation (ACA) Accreditation
• Provides support in the execution of ACS operational standards, including food cost targets and execution through assistance in the development of tools and training. interacts with front line managers regularly to provide them the needed tools and information including on-site visits
• Provides support related to Supply Chain Management (SCM). Acts as the liaison to the field operators and SCM for procurement and distribution. Supports the executin of the processes to ensure compliance with purchasing programs. Assists in the testing of products and input as needed to determine appropriate product usage.
• Utilizes operational food prodction software system designed for ACS to assure contractual compliance with standards. Accurately computes all nutrional and menu costs as well as on-going menu revisions to meet client needs. Assists to ensure appropriate execution of program within accounts
• Develops tools and training to assist operations in the areas of nutrition and operational support, quality assurance, and food cost control. Works with leadershp team to design and deliver necessary program and content as appropriate
• Promotes sharing of best practices within accounts
• Develops a strong level of trust and credibility with clients and the field regarding the technical nutritional competency of Aramark Correctional Services. Maintains excellent working relationships with the client
• Maintains administrative functions as needed, including word processing and assembly of field tools
• Demonstrates flexibility to support periodic time-sensitive business needs outside the scope of a standard working day or week
• Regular travel tocorrectional sites is an expected part of this role

Qualifications

• Completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR): Successful completion of internship program (ACEND), satisfactory score on an exam, plus fulfillment of continuing education requirements)
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Dietetic License in the state of Florida upon hire/in role
• ServSafe certified upon hire/in role
• Food service operations management experience required
• Ability to accurately and efficiently utilize a food production software system
• Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively with clients, front line managers, sales, operations and support staff
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Must reside in the state of Florida or be willing to relocate
• Valid driver's license 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.

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 at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.