Chef Manager- Duke Regional Hospital

AramarkDurham, NC
$70,000 - $85,000Onsite

About The Position

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Chef Manager to support culinary operations at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. Reporting to the General Manager, this position will provide hands-on leadership for the culinary team and help oversee daily food production, quality, safety, and service. The Chef Manager will also support team development, client relationships, budget goals, and the execution of company programs.

Requirements

  • Requires 2-3 years of experience in a related position
  • Requires 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • Culinary degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Leading and developing the culinary team
  • Overseeing food quality and production
  • Maintaining safety and sanitation standards
  • Supporting customer service and client relationships
  • Managing food and labor costs
  • Ensuring company programs and standards are followed
  • 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

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • work/life resources
  • retirement savings plans like 401(k)
  • paid days off
  • parental leave
  • disability coverage
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