Food Production Manager - Alexandria, LA

About Campus Services When it comes to on-campus dining, ARAMARK is the real head of the class. Serving more than 350 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail and catering options for students, faculty and administrators. Our programs are second to none in their innovation, excellence and results. As part of our commitment, we are determined to build and develop the best team of professionals in the industry – people who aren't afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity.



Position Description


Assists the Food Service Director by managing kitchen production employees and activities. Level of impact is within own operation.



Key Responsibilities
? Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of production employees in order to prepare and deliver finished food product to a serving area for consumption
? Responsible for purchasing, receiving, and managing food production activities
? Directly supervise two or more employees with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and compensation increases
? Maintains food production records, plans and costs menus
? Ensures appropriate sanitation standards and requirements are met
? Responsible for insuring procedural compliance in support of workplace safety
? Inventory control
? Serv Safe certified
? Coordinates activities with other internal departments, participates in management team meetings, interfaces with Vendors and (customers) key service users within client organization
? Responsible for all aspects of Employee training
? Responsible for insuring compliance with Brand standards, procedures and specifications
? Ensures standard of 90/10 rule is met in kitchen

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or related culinary degree with 2+ years of supervisory experience in contract/institutional food preparation and service. The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential to success in this role. Solid supervisory skills, organizational skill and time management skills are required. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.