Chef Manager

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Until 10/7/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Bench Chef Manager at a hospital in Sewell, NJ. The Chef Manager is responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes. Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manages production for 3 points of service: patients, retail and catering.
  • Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities 

  • Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food 

  • Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality 

  • Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus 

  • Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen 

  • Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques 

 

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.   

Qualifications

  • Requires at least 2 years’ experience in a culinary management role
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Culinary Arts degree desired.
  • Healthcare experience preferred.
  • SERV Safe certification or HACCP knowledge required
  •  Experience with production systems is preferred.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

About this role

Summary

Manage culinary operations, supervise staff, develop recipes, ensure food quality and safety.

Job title

Chef Manager

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Sewell, NJ; flexible schedule, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

serv safe certificationhaccp knowledgeculinary managementfood safetyrecipe development

Preferred skills

healthcare experienceproduction systems

Specializations

culinary solutionsfood preparationkitchen managementmenu planningfood safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sewell, Mantua Township, NJ 08080, USA

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