Indifferent - Food Production Manager Aramark Employee Review

3.0
Dec 27, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Operating an establishment on a college campus that is only required to be open when the university students are in session, allows for vacation opportunities during desired holiday times like Christmas and Thanksgiving. Many other food service establishments such as restaurants would be open around and on holidays.

Cons

Many dining facilities are required to be open 7 days a week and offer all 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) to accommodate students that live on campus and have no other options for meals. Often many dining facilities are now being open for a fourth (late night) meal option. Being open for this long requires more hours of operation and more time to be spent at work for management, managing the operation(s). Not ever closing during operational times (ie. school semesters), can cause a poor work/life balance as off time is usually required to be spent at work keeping or catching up with a ever growing amount of paperwork and personnel issues.

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Pros

Working as a Lead Barista has been a rewarding experience that has helped me grow both professionally and personally. The role has strengthened my leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while allowing me to mentor and support team members. I enjoy creating positive customer experiences, managing daily operations, and ensuring high standards of quality and service. The fast-paced environment has taught me how to multitask effectively, stay organized, and work under pressure. This position has also provided valuable experience in training staff, inventory management, and team collaboration. Overall, being a Lead Barista has been an excellent opportunity to develop skills that are transferable to leadership and project management roles.

Cons

While being a Lead Barista has provided valuable leadership and customer service experience, the role can be challenging at times. The fast-paced environment often requires managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including customer service, beverage preparation, inventory management, and team support. Staffing shortages and high customer volume can create stressful situations, especially during peak hours. The position also requires long periods of standing, frequent lifting, and maintaining energy throughout the shift. Additionally, balancing leadership responsibilities with daily operational tasks can be demanding, particularly when addressing customer concerns or training new employees while meeting service expectations

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