Food Production Manager
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Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Food Production Manager directs food production and kitchen operations in accordance with Aramark standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. The role supports the culinary team and works with campus partners and dining leadership to promote food quality, safety, operational excellence, and a customer-focused dining experience. The ideal candidate brings culinary expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to employee engagement.
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Job Description
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.
Job Responsibilities
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Management of food cost, food safety and waste controls.
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Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
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Records inventory and Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
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Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
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Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
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Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
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Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques
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Assists with managing patient feeding and retail operations as needed.
Qualifications
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Requires at least 2 years' experience in a kitchen management role.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
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Healthcare experience preferred.
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Culinary Arts degree desired.
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SERV Safe certification or HACCP knowledge required.
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Experience with production systems is required
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About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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 .
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