About this opportunity
12 Oaks Management lists this Director of Food Service opportunity in overland park, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details: Job Location: Overland Park, KS , Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Any, The Director of Food Service ensures the quality of all meals and food. He or she directs the preparation and serving of regular meals and therapeutic diets, orders food and supplies, and maintains the kitchen and dining areas and equipment in sanitary condition. In addition, the Food Service Director recruits, trains, and manages the dietary staff in their daily activities.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents
Prepares menus and recipes and overseas production of food according to sanitation and quality standards
Ensures the kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and assures compliance with the State, County, or City sanitation code.
Responsible for scheduling and maintaining the appropriate level of staff to provide quality service, ensure food production, all the while meeting budgeted labor guidelines.
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and all company policies
Manages inventory and adheres to set budgets
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
Ability to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully
Working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation. (e.g., Food Protection Management Certification, annual certification)
Ability to instruct others in food preparation, service and sanitation tasks
Ability to effectively supervise other food service staff members; good interpersonal skills
Able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) ordering Platforms (i.e., DSSI, Sysco), and proficiency with internet usage.
Education & Experience
Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations regarding food practices and handling required
Current Safe Food Manager certificate a plus
Two years of progressive and relevant experience
Must demonstrate successful employment in cooking for large groups (50+ people)
Experience in supervising and managing staff
Prefer two or more years experience in food service management
Prefer experience in preparing special diets, including low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetic, and vegetarian
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position.
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Worksite address
overland park, KS, 66213, US
Who can apply
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