Food Service Manager

Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by a clear purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters an inclusive culture focused on career growth, training, and development, empowering employees to realize their full potential. Committed to equal employment opportunity, Aramark embraces diversity in all aspects of its operations and actively promotes a supportive work environment. Their extensive experience and dedication to quality service make them a trusted partner in diverse sectors including education, healthcare, sports and leisure, and corrections.

The Food Service Manager position at Joseph Harp Correctional Center, managed by Aramark, plays a crucial role in overseeing large-scale food production within a secure correctional facility. This position ensures safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of meals to the incarcerated population, adhering strictly to federal, state, and facility-specific regulations. The manager is responsible for supervising both staff and incarcerated workers, maintaining stringent food safety standards, controlling inventory, and managing costs to meet financial targets. This leadership role requires an individual to plan menus that comply with nutritional requirements while consistently delivering high-quality food service.

In this role, the Food Service Manager uses Aramark's coaching model to engage, develop, and motivate the team, ensuring all crew members meet performance objectives and client expectations. The manager leads daily team briefings and fosters a culture of recognition and accountability. They maintain client relationships by effectively communicating operational progress and meeting financial performance targets through management of profit and loss statements and cost controls. Efficiency and productivity are emphasized by following Aramark's Operational Excellence fundamentals, meeting food and labor initiatives, and training all team members accordingly. Safety and compliance are paramount, with the manager ensuring that all operations maintain safe, healthy environments and adhere to relevant policies, regulations, and wage laws.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating front-of-house dining operations alongside the Food Service Director and overseeing all food service activities from planning through delivery to customers. Aramark values employees willing to develop new skills and adapt to changing duties within the job to achieve positive outcomes for both staff and customers. This full-time position offers competitive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans, and more, aligned with Aramark's inclusive and mission-driven culture. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment and who demonstrate excellent interpersonal, leadership, and customer service skills will find this role rewarding and impactful.