Lead Chef & Kitchen Operations Manager

Aramark Correctional Services; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, drive culinary excellence, and ensure safety and budget adherence while delivering outstanding guest experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you will train staff, develop menus, monitor equipment, and coordinate with clients on service programs.

A culinary degree and 2–3 years in a related role are preferred. This role offers growth opportunities within a global food service company and requires hands-on leadership in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a related position.
• 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.

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 demonstrates culinary techniques

Skills

Communication skills

Team management

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, drive culinary excellence, and ensure safety and budget adherence while delivering outstanding guest experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, you will train staff, develop menus, monitor equipment, and coordinate with clients on service programs.

A culinary degree and 2–3 years in a related role are preferred. This role offers growth opportunities within a global food service company and requires hands-on leadership in a dynamic