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Aramark

Food Service Manager - Chicago Public Schools

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,940.00 - $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
retirement savings plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark Student Nutrition is a leading provider of food and nutrition services, catering to over 350 school districts across the United States. As a trusted partner of both public and private educational institutions, the company offers an extensive range of dining options designed to meet the diverse needs of students and schools. These options include comprehensive breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering services, nutrition education, and retail dining operations. Aramark’s core mission is to create exceptional culinary experiences that support student success by delivering healthy, nutritious meals combined with a stellar dining experience for school communities. The company is... Show More

Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience
  • 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
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service
  • Ability to work well with other departments
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb occasionally
  • Ability to stand for extended periods

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 Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location