Food Service Manager

Aramark; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-Driven Work

Career Growth

Inclusive Culture

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Manager for Lowell Correctional Institution in Florida. You will oversee daily food production in a secure facility, supervise staff and incarcerated workers, and ensure safe, compliant meal service for the inmate population.

Responsibilities include managing large kitchen operations, ensuring nutritional compliance, and controlling inventory and costs while meeting client expectations and state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of experience in food service management.
• Requires at least 1 year of experience in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain effective client rapport.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service using Aramark's service model.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team using Aramark's coaching model.
• Reward and recognize employees and monitor performance.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance across operations.
• Identify client needs and communicate progress; manage P&L awareness.
• Drive productivity with cost controls and margin awareness.
• Oversee front-of-house dining operations and plan activities.
• Coordinate food service activities to deliver high-quality meals.

Skills

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Client relationships

Team coordination

Standing long periods

Lifting 50 lb

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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The Food Service Manager at Lowell Correctional 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

Job Responsibilities

Leadership

• Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential
• Reward and recognize employees
• Ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
• Plan and lead daily team briefings
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations

Client Relationship

• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
• Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
• Deliver client and company financial targets
• Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins

Productivity

• Bring value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
• Follow the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives
• Ensure entire team is trained and able to implement
• Supervise team regarding production, quality and control

Compliance

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
• Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility) in conjunction with the Food Service Director
• Plans, directs, and coordinates food service activities in order to deliver a finished product to the customer

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 at least 1 year of experience
• Requires at least 1 year of experience in a management role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

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 .