Food Service Director

About the role

Great Western Dining Service is a forward-thinking food service management company that recognizes the profound impact of exceptional cuisine. We believe that food fosters connection, cultivates the community, and creates enduring memories. We are committed to cultivating a professional environment that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Our diverse team members are empowered to contribute fresh perspectives and inspired ideas, resulting in distinctive and memorable dining experiences for our guests.

We are seeking a Food Service Director to join our team at Mineral Area College located in Park Hills, MO. The Food Service Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Food Service to residents in accordance with current standards, guidelines, and regulations to assure quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Responsibilities

• Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule, and supervise food service staff.
• 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, and studies to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly dining room.
• Obtain and maintain Serv Safe/Food Handler's Permit.
• Plan menus 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 food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met.
• Visit with students regularly to determine special likes and dislikes in order to tailor the food service program as much as possible.
• Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during employee absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.
• Assist in the preparation of meals when necessary.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 healthcare setting.
• 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, family members, staff, and the 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.
• Food experience: 1 year (Required).
• Management experience: 1 year (Required).
• Food & Beverage Management experience: 1 year (Required).
• Food Service Management experience: 1 year (Required).

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.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

Great Western Dining Service offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling that aligns with our core value of work-life balance, and robust opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. As we continue to grow, we provide accelerated career advancement opportunities for dedicated and driven team members.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit packages.