Executive Chef - Chicago Public Schools

Title:

Executive Chef
- Chicago Public Schools

Requisition #: 677624

Location:

Chicago, IL, US

Information at a Glance

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities.

For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit
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Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities.

For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit Aramark Student Nutrition.

The Executive Chef Manager oversees comprehensive culinary operations with a hands‑on approach, ensuring production aligns with strategic frameworks and operational excellence standards. Reporting to the Business Process Director, this role is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and food experiences. The position upholds food quality through standardized recipes, presentation techniques, and menu planning, while also driving team development through training, coaching, and employee recognition.

The Executive Chef Manager fosters strong client and guest relationships by coordinating internal and external catering events and supports budgetary goals by executing company‑delivered programs. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with Aramark safety protocols, maintains kitchen equipment, and enforces culinary standards across all operations.

COMPENSATION:
The Salaried rate for this position is $75,000.00 to $85,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

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There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Culinary Strategy & Execution
Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and…