Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $48,600.00 - $69,100.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
volunteer opportunities
Career Development
Job Description
Aramark SeniorLIFE+ is a premier provider of dining, hospitality, and care services dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors across assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and memory care communities. With a commitment to creating meaningful daily experiences, Aramark SeniorLIFE+ serves thousands of seniors nationwide by delivering warm and reliable service that supports dignity, comfort, and independence. The company is part of Aramark, a global leader serving millions daily in 15 countries by providing exceptional food and facilities services rooted in service and united by purpose. Aramark SeniorLIFE+ stands out for its focus on empowering seniors to live fulfilling, vibrant lives through exceptional culinary experiences and a supportive environment.
The Chef Manager role at Aramark SeniorLIFE+ is a critical leadership position overseeing all culinary operations in a high-volume institutional kitchen that produces approximately 1,500 scratch and blast-chilled meals daily. This position is tailored for an experienced professional who thrives in managing large-scale food production while adhering to stringent nutritional guidelines and sanitation standards that meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements specific to eldercare nutrition. The Chef Manager will balance the meticulous demands of menu development, especially in accommodating special diets such as low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, renal, pureed, and mechanical soft meals, with large operational responsibilities.
This role not only requires mastery in scaling recipes and managing inventory but also demands rigorous compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols focused on food safety, rapid cooling, and blast chilling. The Chef Manager is responsible for directing continuous sanitation initiatives, managing procurement and inventory control to minimize waste and keep food costs in check, and overseeing complex assembly line logistics to ensure precise meal portioning and packaging.
Moreover, the Chef Manager leads and mentors a professional kitchen team while coordinating the efforts of community volunteers who contribute to meal packaging and labeling. The position also involves close collaboration with logistics and fleet teams to ensure the timely and safe dispatch of meals to homebound seniors and community programs. This dynamic role blends culinary expertise with leadership excellence, operational management, and a heartfelt service orientation, making it an ideal opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of seniors through nutrition and care.
The Chef Manager role at Aramark SeniorLIFE+ is a critical leadership position overseeing all culinary operations in a high-volume institutional kitchen that produces approximately 1,500 scratch and blast-chilled meals daily. This position is tailored for an experienced professional who thrives in managing large-scale food production while adhering to stringent nutritional guidelines and sanitation standards that meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements specific to eldercare nutrition. The Chef Manager will balance the meticulous demands of menu development, especially in accommodating special diets such as low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, renal, pureed, and mechanical soft meals, with large operational responsibilities.
This role not only requires mastery in scaling recipes and managing inventory but also demands rigorous compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols focused on food safety, rapid cooling, and blast chilling. The Chef Manager is responsible for directing continuous sanitation initiatives, managing procurement and inventory control to minimize waste and keep food costs in check, and overseeing complex assembly line logistics to ensure precise meal portioning and packaging.
Moreover, the Chef Manager leads and mentors a professional kitchen team while coordinating the efforts of community volunteers who contribute to meal packaging and labeling. The position also involves close collaboration with logistics and fleet teams to ensure the timely and safe dispatch of meals to homebound seniors and community programs. This dynamic role blends culinary expertise with leadership excellence, operational management, and a heartfelt service orientation, making it an ideal opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of seniors through nutrition and care.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 to 5 years high-volume kitchen management experience
- Active ServSafe Manager Certification
- Proficiency in HACCP protocols
- Experience operating large-scale industrial culinary equipment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage inventory and food costs effectively
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience running a high-volume production kitchen producing over 1,000 meals per shift
- Active ServSafe Manager Certification required upon hire
- Proficient in running a full scope HACCP program
- Experience operating industrial culinary machinery such as combi-ovens, industrial sealers, and commercial mixers
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organizational and planning abilities
- Knowledge of special dietary needs and senior nutrition requirements
Job Duties
- Direct the daily preparation, cooking, and assembly of 1,500 hot, chilled, or frozen meals using industrial equipment
- Masterfully scale recipes to handle massive quantities, calculating, prepping and scaling daily recipes
- Plan rotating menus tailored to senior nutrition that remain appealing when packaged, transported, and reheated
- Ensure modifications are precisely executed for medical dietary needs including low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, renal, pureed, and mechanical soft
- Maintain 100% compliance with local health department, state, and federal eldercare nutrition regulations
- Implement and monitor strict HACCP protocols with emphasis on rapid cooling, blast-chilling, and safe holding zones
- Direct the continuous deep-cleaning of industrial food processing lines, sealing machinery, and walk-in complexes
- Order bulk ingredients weekly managing inventory turnover while minimizing waste and staying within budget
- Oversee high-speed tray-line packaging or automated sealing systems used to portion 1,500 meals
- Enforce strict FIFO rotation across extensive walk-in coolers, freezers, and dry storage
- Supervise, schedule, and train a professional kitchen crew across staggered prep and production shifts
- Organize and motivate rotating teams of community volunteers assigned to meal packaging and labeling
- Coordinate with logistics and fleet drivers to ensure meals are temperature-secured, sorted by route, and dispatched on time
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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