Food Production Manager - James Madison University at Harrisonburg

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. In 2012, FORTUNE magazine again recognized ARAMARK on its list of Worlds Most Admired Companies. ARAMARK has consistently ranked since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. Also in 2012, ARAMARK was honored as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at the companys Web site, www.aramark.com, or www.twitter.com/aramarknews.

About Higher Education

When it comes to on-campus dining, facilities services, sport arenas and conference center services, ARAMARK is the real head of the class. Partnering with close to 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail, and catering options, service and facilities for students, faculty and administrator. 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 arent afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity.

The Food Production Manager is responsible for management of single unit food production to include all food production processes and systems.

• Develop and be accountable for a safety culture that creates a work environment where no one gets hurt.
• 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.
• Maintain food production records, and plan and cost menus.
• Ensures appropriate sanitation standards and requirements are met.
• Responsible for ensuring procedural compliance in support of workplace safety.
• Responsible for inventory control for all food production resources.
• Coordinate activities with other internal departments and participate in management team meetings. Interface with vendors and key service users within client organization.
• Responsible for all aspects of employee training to food production standards and processes. Responsible for ensuring compliance with brand standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Ensure standard of 90/10 rule is met in kitchen.

Bachelors degree (and/or requisite industry and management experience). 2+ years basic food production experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. ServSafe certification required.

Country: USA, State: Virginia, City: Harrisonburg, Company: Aramark.