Kitchen Manager

Wichita Falls, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

paid company holidays

education assistance program

Aramark scholarship program

Monday through Friday schedule

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare is a leading provider of food and facilities management services, dedicated to serving a diverse range of clients including healthcare institutions, universities, and businesses worldwide. With a strong presence in 15 countries, Aramark delivers exceptional hospitality and operational excellence, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and community enrichment. The company places high importance on employee development, embracing diversity, and fostering an inclusive work environment where every individual can thrive. Aramark's mission is rooted in service and its goal is to create positive impacts for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Their commitment extends to offering meaningful career opportunities that nurture skills, encourage professional growth, and inspire passion.

The Kitchen Manager role at United Regional Health in Wichita Falls, TX, is a vital leadership position within Aramark Healthcare's team. This full-time role focuses on planning and supervising food production according to Aramark’s standardized procedures, ensuring operations meet high standards of quality and food safety. The Kitchen Manager will oversee a team of 20-25 employees, directly managing daily workflow, food preparation schedules, and adherence to safety and cleanliness protocols. They will also be responsible for controlling food costs, inventory management, and implementing waste reduction strategies in collaboration with the account manager to maintain cost-effectiveness.

This role demands an individual with strong culinary expertise and proven supervisory experience in high-volume kitchen environments. The Kitchen Manager will design menus that comply with client requirements and continue to innovate by promoting new culinary trends within the operation. Training and development of kitchen staff through Aramark's Job Skill Training (JST) and Job Skill Review (JSR) programs are essential duties to ensure continuous team skill enhancement and operational consistency. In addition to internal management, the Kitchen Manager will also cultivate strong communication channels with clients to meet or exceed their expectations while fostering a positive and collaborative working atmosphere among team members.

This position highlights a commitment to dynamic leadership, operational excellence, and a proactive approach to challenges and innovation in food service. Working primarily Monday through Friday, individuals in this role benefit from a supportive work schedule alongside a variety of company benefits, including paid holidays, education assistance, and scholarship programs. Overall, the Kitchen Manager at Aramark Healthcare plays a crucial role in delivering quality food services that enhance patient and customer satisfaction while maintaining efficient, safe, and cost-effective kitchen operations.

Job Requirements

HS diploma required
Culinary certificate preferred
Two to three years culinary experience in a high volume kitchen environment
Two to three years supervisory experience
Ability to manage a team of 20-25 employees
Knowledge of food safety procedures and risk management systems
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to control food costs and manage inventory
Proactive attitude towards promoting new culinary trends
Experience in training and developing kitchen staff

Job Qualifications

Culinary certificate preferred
HS diploma required
Two to three years culinary experience in a high volume kitchen environment
Two to three years supervisory experience

Job Duties

Follow the implementation of the ARAMARK Food Services program in accordance with ARAMARK standardized procedures
Carry out standardized ARAMARK work procedures and processes, food safety system and risk management system to ensure the smooth daily operation
Design menu, prepare order and work out the food production procedure in accordance with client and account manager's requirement
Lead the whole food production in kitchen
ensure standardized production flow and focus on food safety and quality issue
Make purchasing plan for food materials, inventory management, assist with account manager for cost control and waste reduction
Keep good understanding on development and new trend in catering industry
be proactive to promote new menus and dishes
Train and develop people and follow ARAMARK Job Skill Training (JST) and Job Skill Review (JSR) training programs for new hire and existing cooks
Keep good internal communication and collaboration, problem-solving oriented to ensure smooth operations
Establish good communication with clients, meet or exceed clients/customers requirements
Manage cook staffing, team and talent building, evaluate and rate professional proficiency and advantaged cooking skill, performance appraisal of subordinates