Culinary Manager II

Aramark•Starke, FL

About The Position

As the Culinary Manager, you will be the lead culinary person who is responsible for overseeing all of the culinary operations for this site. When you join SeniorLIFE+, you become part of a mission‑driven team that makes a real impact every day. Whether preparing meals, supporting operations, or engaging with residents, your work helps those in our communities feel valued, supported, and, most importantly, at home.

Requirements

Ideal candidates will possess two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree, and two to three years in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
Certified Dietary Manager required.
Requires sophisticated knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems. Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.
A passion for service and quality
Good people leadership skills
Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative
Experience of cash handling, banking, and stock management
Integrity and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the business
Hands-on operator with the ability to lead by example through operational excellence
An excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP
Understanding of profit and loss account management, budget managements
Experience in a unionized environment
Ability to suggest and implement improvements and positive changes
Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)
Previous experience in a similar food service environment
Previous experience in Leading a Catering Team
Commercial acuity, Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Experience in the relevant line of business environment

Responsibilities

Train and run kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all activities;
Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure quality
Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
Ensure accurate equipment operation/maintenance and ensures proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
Lead all aspects of special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques.
Identify the training needs of staff and carry out the relevant training in new procedures, methods of working or use of new equipment and cleaning products
Maintain standards of discipline and collaborate closely with your Operations Manager on any disciplinary or grievance matters
Regularly review performance with each member of the team
Ensure that training records are maintained
Implement any new company policy decisions and train staff accordingly
Ensure all staff closely implement the Unit Dress Code
Carry out weekly / monthly stock takes
Check that all supplies are a specified quality and not breaching purchasing policy as outlined by Purchasing
Supervise portion numbers, control food wastage on site and take appropriate action as the need arises
Maintain a financial information system as required by Aramark and client
Take full responsibility for all cash relating to Catering Department
Supervise the monthly trading account with the Operations Manager to ensure that the budgeted gross and net profits are achieved
Assist your Regional Manager in setting the Annual Budget for the Unit
Produce menu costings and yield charts as the need arises
Ensure that all financial weekly / monthly returns are submitted at the appropriate times in the accurate manner
Compile and implement staff work and duties rotations
Record staff time-keeping and complete monthly timesheets
Attend to all queries / problems from staff on time sheets, sickness forms, accident report forms etc. in a timely fashion
Maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety in respect of premises, staff and food handling by ensuring that all staff members attend the company hygiene and safety training
Ensure the unit adheres to the Food Hygiene Regulations Act and Food Hygiene Regulations and any other relevant legislation particularly HACCP
Elect a safety representative and hold regular safety meetings to address unit hazards
Ensure that staff meetings are held on a regular basis, so that all company policies and procedures and communicated effectively
Maintain good communications and working relationships with your client, customers, and all staff
Attend Management Meetings when required
Plan and coordinate Theme Days and Events for the year and any special promotions cooperated with approved suppliers
Ensure that the highest standard of food quality, presentation and service are achieved and maintained at all times
Ensure regular monitoring of menus for variety and cost and to provide innovative ideas for menu planning
Empower team to deliver excellence in customer service
Investigate concerns and respond to needs relating to the catering service and take corrective action
Address and optimally resolve customer-related complaints
Induct all new staff including relief staff as per induction checklist
Carry out appraisals on staff on an annual basis
To ensure that the accurate financial procedures are followed
Promote a professional image of Aramark at all times