Director of Food Services

About the role

The Director of Food Services oversees the food service department at Integrity House, managing both cafeterias located in Newark and Secaucus. Key responsibilities include personnel management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining a safe and nutritious environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with DOH Licensing Regulations related to food service
• Participate in audits/inspections
• Develop and implement plan of correction
• Ensure safety of all clients, program staff and infrastructure
• Manage Program Budget
• Review and approve program billing
• Address and correct areas where service delivery is not optimized, resulting in failure to capture revenue
• Keep all costs within or under budget and forecast future budget needs
• Adjust expenses as aligned with budget
• Monitor program costs and spending
• Staff Development and Supervision
• Provide administrative supervision of all program staff
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate all program staff—with KPIs and measurable business and developmental goals
• Identify development opportunities for top talent (A Players)
• Manage scheduling of all food service staff, ensuring adequate coverage of all cafeterias
• Facilitate and document annual and skills-development training of the food service staff
• Ensure staff maintain required credentials (i.e. ServSafe)
• Oversee food service operations
• Pricing, Purchasing, Utilization, and Preparation of all food, related services and supplies
• Inventory, food rotation and cleanliness of all facilities
• Ensure compliance with Sanitary and Health Code requirements
• Purchase and manage resources within established budget
• Compliance with dietary instructions and/or restrictions according to Physician and/or Dietician
• Establish menus that are nutritionally balanced and ensure quality and healthy options are available
• Ensure portion sizes are appropriate and maintain menu log for Dietician
• Responsible for the transportation, preparation, presentation, storage and disposal of food served in all capacities; including: special events, regular meals, fundraising activities, client outings, meetings and/or training
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure the kitchen is always properly stocked
• Work with vendors to obtain best pricing and high-quality products

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree or Vocational Training in a related discipline (Culinary Arts, Food Service, Hospitality, etc.), required.
• Experience: 3 years of managerial experience, required.
• Strong and proven leadership experience
• Licensing Or Certifications: SafeServ (Supervisor), required. Food Handlers Certificate, required. A valid NJ Driver’s License, required. First Aid, CPR, and Narcan Training, required (can obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Specialized Skills, Abilities And Knowledge: Knowledge of professional and ethical behavioral standards (client/employee relationships). Proficient Ability to manage food service issues independently, including financial, scheduling, supply shortages, ingredient, menu substitution, etc. Capability to exercise rational judgment in an emergency. Team oriented philosophy regarding substance use treatment and client care. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality in performing duties. Strong attention to detail. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations and standards. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Able to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Strong leadership and coaching skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position overseeing both cafeterias in the campus, located in Newark and Secaucus, NJ. The Director of Food Service is expected to work a schedule that aligns with meal preparation times and adequate oversight of staff with core hours of Monday through Friday from 5am-1pm. The Director of Food Service is required to be on call for emergency needs related to food service and work during holiday and other celebratory events as scheduled.

Pay

$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

Integrity House offers an exceptional benefits package including low cost and generous medical and prescription coverage, employer paid dental, vision, life and AD&D, long term disability, health reimbursement account, generous vacation, sick, personal and holiday time, 403(b) plan with a dollar for dollar match up to 3% of compensation, employee assistance plan, flexible spending account, commuter benefit plan, tuition reimbursement – up to $4,000 annual, recognition rewards, professional development assistance.