Food Production Manager

Aramark Healthcare+ is searching for a Food Production Manager to oversee the day-to-day food production and kitchen operations at Baylor Scott & White Lakeway Hospital, located in Lakeway, TX. The Food Production Manager plans, administers and directs all unit activities related to food production and kitchen operations, complying with the standards established by Aramark Healthcare+, regulatory agencies and client. Leads food production staff. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments to provide a unified food service experience for patients, residents, visitors and employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages production for front of the house retail operations and catering; assists with patient production as needed.

• Management of food cost, food safety and waste controls.

• Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities

• Records inventory and Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food

• Menu planning and implements specials and limited time offers. 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

• Assists with managing patient feeding and retail operations as needed.

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.

• Healthcare experience preferred.

• Culinary Arts degree desired.

• SERV Safe certification or HACCP knowledge required.

• Experience with production systems is preferred.

• Seeking an innovative culinarian with strong leadership skills.

Education