Food Service Director

Responsibilities

• Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise
• Conduct in-service classes for all food service staff according to a posted schedule.
• Plan, prepare, present and deliver all meals served within the property.
• Maintain accurate budget, inventory and portion controls and work within the guidelines set forth in the budget.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly dining room.
• Obtain and maintain Serv Safe/Food Handler's Permit.
• Plans menu according to patterns described by law and through experience. Ensure menu plans are followed at all times.
• Process diet changes and new diets received and cooperate in the therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician's orders.
• Order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand.
• Develop and implement culinary procedures that ensure that food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met.
• Visit with students regularly to determine special likes and dislikes in order to make the food service program individually tailored as much as possible.
• Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during employee absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.
• Aid in the preparation of meals when necessary.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• College courses or other education in food service and/or management preferred.
• Completion of an approved course in quantity food purchasing, production, service and nutrition, preferred.
• Prior experience as a Food Service Director in a high quality hotel, resort, restaurant, or health care.
• Ability to follow approved, standardized recipes and menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Ability to make independent decisions without supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents and family members, staff and general public.
• Ability to communicate directions to all levels of employees, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to use basic software programs to complete job functions.
• Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Required)
• Food & Beverage Management: 1 year (Required)
• Food Service Management: 1 year (Required)

Skills

• Ability to follow approved, standardized recipes and menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Ability to make independent decisions without supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents and family members, staff and general public.
• Ability to communicate directions to all levels of employees, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to use basic software programs to complete job functions.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and benefit packages.
• Candidates must have the ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous walking and other means of mobility up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push/pull and frequently lift/move up to 30 pounds.