Food Service Director
$52,500–$60,000 year
On-siteDenison, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Plan, prepare, and present all meals served within the property while maintaining accurate budget, inventory, and portion controls. Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, and supervise food service staff, conducting in-service classes according to schedule. Develop and implement culinary procedures to ensure timely service and proper temperature levels, strictly adhering to local codes for a sanitary environment. Order food within budget guidelines and process diet changes to comply with physician orders. Visit residents regularly to tailor food programs based on their preferences. Maintain a clean and orderly dining room, arrange coverage for absences, and perform administrative duties including completing reports and evaluations. Obtain and maintain Serv Safe/Food Handler's Permit.
Required Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent
- 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
- 1 year Food experience
- 1 year Management experience
- 1 year Food & Beverage Management experience
- 1 year Food Service Management experience
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- College courses or other education in food service and/or management
- Completion of an approved course in quantity food purchasing, production, service and nutrition
- Prior experience as a Food Service Director in a high quality hotel, resort, restaurant, or health care
- Obtain and maintain Serv Safe/Food Handler's Permit
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