Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Aramark Student Nutrition is a leading provider of food and nutrition services catering to over 350 school districts across the United States. This established company specializes in offering public and private educational institutions a wide range of dining solutions. These solutions include comprehensive breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snack initiatives, catering services, nutrition education, and retail operations. Aramark is deeply committed to partnering with schools to craft culinary experiences that enhance student success by promoting healthy eating habits and providing a stellar dining experience for students, faculty, and the broader community. Their innovative and customer-focused approach has positioned them as a trusted partner in student nutrition, always striving to ensure that meals served are not just nutritious but also appealing and enjoyable.
The role of Food Service Manager at Aramark Student Nutrition is a pivotal management position responsible for overseeing and advancing dining operations within school settings. The manager develops and implements tailored dining solutions to meet the specific needs and tastes of customers, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The position involves managing food service teams, directing daily operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu, and upholding compliance with safety and sanitation standards. A significant aspect of the role is leadership—utilizing Aramark's coaching model to cultivate and engage team members to perform at their best, fostering an environment of recognition and motivation.
Financial acumen is also critical, as the Food Service Manager is tasked with meeting both client and company financial targets, maintaining P&L statements, understanding operational metrics, and implementing cost control measures to drive productivity and profit. Moreover, the manager acts as a vital link between Aramark and clients, identifying client needs and communicating progress to ensure service delivery expectations are met or exceeded. This role also entails supervising front-of-the-house operations, collaborating closely with the Food Service Director, and coordinating food service activities to present a finished product that meets the customer’s expectations. The Food Service Manager position calls for a versatile professional capable of handling multiple responsibilities with adaptability, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of food service management. The position supports career development through continuous skills improvement and embraces the dynamic nature of the work environment, which may necessitate evolving job duties to meet ongoing operational requirements.
The role of Food Service Manager at Aramark Student Nutrition is a pivotal management position responsible for overseeing and advancing dining operations within school settings. The manager develops and implements tailored dining solutions to meet the specific needs and tastes of customers, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The position involves managing food service teams, directing daily operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu, and upholding compliance with safety and sanitation standards. A significant aspect of the role is leadership—utilizing Aramark's coaching model to cultivate and engage team members to perform at their best, fostering an environment of recognition and motivation.
Financial acumen is also critical, as the Food Service Manager is tasked with meeting both client and company financial targets, maintaining P&L statements, understanding operational metrics, and implementing cost control measures to drive productivity and profit. Moreover, the manager acts as a vital link between Aramark and clients, identifying client needs and communicating progress to ensure service delivery expectations are met or exceeded. This role also entails supervising front-of-the-house operations, collaborating closely with the Food Service Director, and coordinating food service activities to present a finished product that meets the customer’s expectations. The Food Service Manager position calls for a versatile professional capable of handling multiple responsibilities with adaptability, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of food service management. The position supports career development through continuous skills improvement and embraces the dynamic nature of the work environment, which may necessitate evolving job duties to meet ongoing operational requirements.
Job Requirements
- Requires at least 1 year of experience
- requires at least 1 year 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
Job Qualifications
- Requires at least 1 year of experience
- requires at least 1 year 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
Job Duties
- 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
- identify client needs and communicate operational progress
- 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
- 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
- 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
- lead the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility) in conjunction with the Food Service Director
- plan, direct, and coordinate food service activities in order to deliver a finished product to the customer
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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