About this opportunity
YMCA of Central Texas lists this Food Service Director opportunity in cedar park, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a talented, self-motivated, and service-oriented individual to join our team of passionate professionals as the Food Service Director at Camp Twin Lakes.
This position will oversee all aspects of food service operations, including the commercial kitchen, catering, groups and retreats, summer camp meals, and Child Development Center (CDC) meal service. The YMCA of Central Texas operates programs that provide high-quality experiences, meaningful connections, and opportunities that create memories that last a lifetime.
The more we grow, the more we can give back to the community
Under the direction of the Camp Twin Lakes Senior Program Director, the Food Service Director will lead the overall success of the food service department, ensuring high-quality food production and service while maintaining strong operational, financial, and regulatory standards.
The ideal candidate, with direct reports, will be responsible for the following areas
Food Service Operations – Lead daily food service operations for groups, retreats, catering, summer camp, and Child Development Center meals while ensuring a high level of quality, efficiency, and customer service.
Commercial Kitchen & Culinary Standards – Establish and maintain proper food preparation, production, presentation, and service standards. Ensure kitchen operations are organized, efficient, and aligned with best practices.
Budget, Food Cost & Purchasing – Develop and manage food service budgets, monitor food and labor costs, manage purchasing, and establish cost-per-meal projections to support financial sustainability and planned growth.
Inventory & Vendor Management – Oversee food and supply inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation. Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring quality products are purchased at competitive pricing.
Catering & Group Services – Partner with Groups & Retreats and other departments to plan and execute catering and meal services that meet the needs of each group while providing a positive guest experience.
Duties include, but are not limited to
Lead the daily operations of the commercial kitchen and food service department
Develop and maintain food production, preparation, presentation, and service standards
Oversee meal production for summer camp, Child Development Center, groups, retreats, and special events
Manage catering operations and coordinate food service for scheduled events
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate food service staff
Develop menus and meal plans based on program needs, nutrition, budget, and available resources
Monitor food costs, labor costs, cost-per-meal projections, and department financial performance
Manage food and supply purchasing, inventory levels, receiving, storage, and product rotation
Qualifications
Prefer a bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, business management, food service management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Five or more years of experience in food service, culinary operations, hospitality, catering, or a related field preferred
Experience supervising and developing culinary or food service teams
Strong knowledge of food preparation, production, presentation, and service standards
Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and health department requirements
Experience managing food costs, purchasing, inventory, budgets, and vendor relationships
Highly motivated, organized, personable, and enthusiastic, displaying strong leadership abilities
Salary
$53,790-$60,000 Annually - DOE
Pay Comments
The YMCA of Central Texas offers a comprehensive benefits package including pay commensurate with skills and experience; Medical/Dental/Vision options, LTD/Life Insurance, Paid time off for Vacation, Sick and Holiday, Tuition Assistance, Family Membership to YMCAs in Williamson County, program discounts, including Child Care and 12% company paid Retirement after fully vesting under plan rules.
About Us
We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age childcare provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging in age from preschool to senior citizen.
The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!
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Who can apply
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