Chef Manager - Join the Team!

Aramark Healthcare is a leading provider of food and facilities management services dedicated to serving healthcare facilities across multiple locations. With a widespread presence in 15 countries and a commitment to service excellence, Aramark Healthcare delivers high-quality culinary and operational services catering to diverse customer needs. The company operates with a strong focus on community impact, sustainability, and employee growth. Aramark fosters an inclusive work environment where equal employment opportunity is prioritized, ensuring respect and fairness for all employees across various dimensions such as race, gender, disability, and veteran status. The Chef Manager position at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, plays a critical role within Aramark Healthcare’s mission to provide exceptional culinary experiences in healthcare settings. This full-time position involves managing culinary operations for three key points of service: patients, retail, and catering. The Chef Manager is responsible for developing and executing a variety of culinary solutions designed to meet and exceed customer preferences and nutritional requirements specific to a hospital environment. This role demands overseeing all aspects of food production, presentation, and service quality to ensure the highest standards are consistently met. The Chef Manager will lead and train kitchen personnel, supervise all culinary activities, and coordinate operations effectively to maintain efficient workflow. Responsibilities also include estimating food consumption, managing inventory, and requisitioning necessary supplies to support continuous production. This position requires creativity and expertise in selecting, developing, and standardizing recipes, with an emphasis on maintaining consistent quality and presentation aesthetics. Additionally, the Chef Manager must ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of kitchen equipment while upholding stringent safety and sanitation protocols vital in a healthcare setting. The role may also involve overseeing special catering events and providing culinary instruction or demonstrations to enhance team skills and service levels. A successful candidate will have the ability to navigate the unique challenges of a unionized workforce, contribute to process improvements, and effectively utilize technology such as Microsoft Office and production management systems. This position is ideal for culinary professionals with a passion for healthcare food service, possessing at least two years of culinary management experience, preferably with a background in high-volume production environments. A culinary arts degree or equivalent experience is highly valued, along with certifications like SERV Safe or knowledge of HACCP principles. Aramark Healthcare offers an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their talents, embrace new challenges, and pursue professional growth. Joining Aramark means becoming part of a company that values diversity, innovation, and community impact while delivering outstanding service in the healthcare industry.

• At least 2 years experience in culinary management
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of food safety standards such as SERV Safe or HACCP
• Experience in high volume food production
• Ability to manage kitchen personnel and operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain safety and sanitation standards in kitchen
• Experience in healthcare food service preferred
• Experience with unionized workforce is advantageous