Food Service Manager - Culinary

Aramark; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Food Service Manager at the Correction Reception Center in Ohio. You'll lead daily dining operations, mentor individuals through culinary training, and ensure high standards of food service. This role is pivotal in transforming lives through food and offers a chance to make a real difference.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain effective client rapport.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily dining operations and mentor incarcerated individuals.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Deliver client and company financial targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

**Job Description**

**Make a Difference Through Food Service Leadership**

Are you passionate about food service and ready to lead with purpose? Join Aramark as a **Food Service Manager at Correction Reception Center**, where you will manage daily dining operations and help transform lives.

This role offers the opportunity to mentor, teach, and empower incarcerated individuals through culinary training, industry certifications, and pathways to employment post-release. Be part of a team that changes lives through food.

**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

**Ready to Lead with Purpose?**

Apply today and be part of something bigger than a job. Help us serve great food—and second chances.

**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

Financial Performance

• 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 these standards
• 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 safety, health, wage, and hour laws

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead the front of the house in the dining operation (Cafeteria/Residential Dining Facility) with the Food Service Director
• Plan, direct, and coordinate food service activities to deliver quality 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 customers. Duties may change or new ones may be assigned without notice.

**Qualifications**

• At least 1 year of management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport
• Excellent customer service skills using Aramark's standard service model
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to stand for extended periods

**About Aramark**

Our Mission: To serve great food and create opportunities for second chances, rooted in service and united by purpose. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

Learn more at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on social media.