Howard University Food Production Manager

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality at Howard University in Washington, DC seeks a Food Production Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high-quality dining for students, faculty, and guests. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will plan, direct, and supervise production, safety, and cost controls while upholding Aramark standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in kitchen management, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, SERV Safe/HACCP knowledge, and experience with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

SERV Safe certification

HACCP knowledge

Production systems experience

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is seeking a Food Production Manager (Kitchen Manager) to oversee the day-to-day kitchen operations for the dining program at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Food Production Manager is responsible for planning, administering, and directing all activities related to food production and kitchen operations while ensuring compliance with Aramark standards, client expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements.

This role provides leadership and support to the culinary team, driving operational excellence, food quality, food safety, and employee engagement. The Food Production Manager will establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus partners and dining leadership to deliver an exceptional dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to creating a positive and customer-focused dining environment.

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 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. For more information about Aramark benefits, Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

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 all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• 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

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