Chef Manager - Eger Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Chef Manager
- Eger Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Requisition #: 682902

Location:

New York, NY, US Career Area:
Culinary Information at a Glance

Are you someone who takes pride in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Join a team where your passion can shine through in work that truly matters.

At Aramark Senior LIFE+, we serve thousands of seniors living in assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and memory care communities. Everything we do helps make each day special for the residents we serve. From providing delicious dining experiences to keeping spaces clean, safe, and welcoming, we create moments that bring joy, promote wellness, and support vibrant, fulfilling lives. With seniors at the heart of what we do, we are dedicated to nurturing lives and creating meaningful connections.

Bring your purpose and passion to Aramark Senior LIFE+ and be part of a team that makes every moment count.

We are seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead food service operations in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment serving residents with a variety of dietary needs, including memory care, rehabilitation, and modified texture diets. This leader will play a critical role in delivering exceptional resident dining experiences while ensuring regulatory compliance, culinary excellence, team engagement, and strong client relationships.

This position supports a new Arch Care partnership with a November 15 go-live and requires a leader who is comfortable working directly with residents, clients, and frontline staff in a highly visible, resident-focused environment.

COMPENSATION:
The Salaried rate for this position is $65,000 to $68,000. 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.

For more information about Aramark benefits,  Aramark Careers
- Benefits & Compensation

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.

• Resident Food Service Operations
  • Direct daily food service operations for skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, and memory care residents.
  • Ensure meals are prepared and served according to physician orders, therapeutic diet requirements, and resident preferences.
  • Oversee food production and service for modified texture diets, including mechanical soft and pureed diets.
  • Monitor food quality, presentation, consistency, and resident satisfaction.
  • Conduct regular resident rounds and dining room observations to assess service quality and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Work directly with residents, families, and clients to address concerns and enhance the dining experience.
  • Oversee tray line and dining room service to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and meal quality.
  • Support special dining events, seasonal promotions, and potential display cooking opportunities.
• Culinary Leadership
  • Lead menu execution, food production, purchasing, inventory management, and cost controls.
  • Maintain high culinary standards while meeting nutrition and therapeutic diet requirements.
  • Partner closely with clinical and dietary teams to ensure compliance with resident care plans.
  • Ensure recipes, production records, and portion controls are followed consistently.
  • Demonstrate strong culinary skills and actively participate in kitchen operations when needed.
• Compliance & Safety
  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, CMS, Department of Health, OSHA, and company regulations.
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and workplace safety standards.
  • Monitor and document compliance activities and…