Manager, Culinary Services
Aramark
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Job Description
Manager, Culinary Services at Aramark
The Manager, Culinary Services is a management position responsible for developing and implementing dietary solutions to meet residents' needs and tastes. This role oversees and manages dietary operations for residents in a senior living facility.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
- Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential.
- Reward and recognize employees.
- Ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations.
- Plan and lead daily team briefings.
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
Client Relationship
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress.
Financial Performance
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements.
- Deliver client and company financial targets.
- Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins.
Productivity
- Bring value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management.
- Follow the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives.
- Ensure entire team is trained and able to implement.
- Supervise team regarding production, quality and control.
Compliance
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees.
- Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.
Additional Responsibilities
- Plans, directs, and coordinates food service activities in order to deliver a finished product to the customer.
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 2 to 3 years of culinary managerial experience in senior living and/or healthcare field.
- Requires at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a management role.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model.
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers.
- Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
About Aramark
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.
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.
Key skills/competency
- Culinary Management
- Dietary Operations
- Senior Living Services
- Team Leadership & Development
- P&L Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Operational Excellence
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
How to Get Hired at Aramark
- Research Aramark's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight culinary leadership, senior living experience, and P&L management relevant to Aramark's needs.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Prepare examples of how you've solved operational challenges and improved dining experiences.
- Demonstrate customer service: Articulate your ability to build client rapport and deliver exceptional service in a senior living setting.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Practice responses that reflect Aramark's emphasis on leadership, teamwork, and compliance.
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