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Aramark Salary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Executive Chef - Aramark Student Nutrition

Camden, NJ

$80K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 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 ...

Executive Chef - Aramark Student Nutrition

Camden, NJ · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 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 ...

Executive Chef - Aramark Student Nutrition

Camden, NJ

$80K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 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 ...

If hired, employee will be in an ?at-will position? and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY ...

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and Aramark reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time AND FOR ANY ...

Food Service Manager

Yorkville, IL

$48K - $52K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Salaried rate for this position is $48,000.00 to $52,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate ...

Executive Sous Chef

Mechanicsburg, PA

$55K - $58K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This salary range represents Aramark's good-faith estimate of compensation for this position at the time of posting. Employment with Aramark is on an at-will basis. Aramark reserves the right to ...

Executive Sous Chef

Mechanicsburg, PA · On-site

$55K - $58K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This salary range represents Aramark's good-faith estimate of compensation for this position at the time of posting. Employment with Aramark is on an at-will basis. Aramark reserves the right to ...

Food Service Manager

Yorkville, IL · On-site

$48K - $52K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Salaried rate for this position is $48,000.00 to $52,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate ...

Executive Sous Chef

Mechanicsburg, PA

$55K - $58K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This salary range represents Aramark's good-faith estimate of compensation for this position at the time of posting. Employment with Aramark is on an at-will basis. Aramark reserves the right to ...

Food Service Manager

Yorkville, IL

$48K - $52K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Salaried rate for this position is $48,000.00 to $52,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate ...

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How much do aramark salary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for aramark salary in the United States is $56,429.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Aramark Salary vs Food Service Worker Salary?

AspectAramark SalaryFood Service Worker Salary
Average Annual Salary$30,000 - $45,000$22,000 - $30,000
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require food safety certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, schools, corporate cafeterias, sports venuesRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services, hospitals
Employer & Industry UsageMajor food service provider serving various industriesFood service establishments, healthcare, education

In summary, Aramark salaries tend to be higher than those of general Food Service Workers due to larger organizational structure, additional responsibilities, and broader work environments. Both roles require similar credentials, but Aramark employees often benefit from more diverse opportunities and benefits.

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Infographic showing various Aramark Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,429 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Executive Chef - Aramark Student Nutrition

Aramark

Camden, NJ

$80K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Aramark rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 1,267 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

395th of 491 rated business services


Job description

Job Description

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 - Link here Aramark Student Nutrition - Aramark

The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes. Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food. 

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 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. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here 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.

Job Responsibilities
  • Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework 
  • Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards 
  • Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food 
  • Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques 
  • Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved 
  • Reward and recognize employees 
  • Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles 
  • Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data 
  • Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships 
  • Interact directly with guests daily 
  • Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends 
  • Responsible for delivering food and labor targets 
  • Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends 
  • Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu 
  • Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items 
  • Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards 
  • Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used 
  • Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework 
  • Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase 
  • Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance 
  • Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations 
  • Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour 

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 4 years of culinary experience 

  • At least 2 years in a management role preferred  

  • Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience 

  • Ability to multi-task 

  • Ability to simplify the agenda for the team 

  • Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. 

  • This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.  

  • Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills 

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.


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The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Industry

Hospitality services and facilities support services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Philadelphia, PA, US