What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Director position at K-12 by Elior North America?
The Role at a glance:
We are growing & are looking to add a motivated, effective Food Service Director to our K-12 team.
As a Food Service Director, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal.
The Food Service Director oversees and directs the unit and ensures that the Company’s vision, goals and objectives are met based on client and contractual obligations. The Food Service Director ensures that quality nutritional food is provided to all customers and that professional standards are met and maintained in the unit.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
- Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
- Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
- Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
- Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service.
- Addressing customer service needs.
What we're looking for:
Must-haves:
- At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
- Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
- The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction.
- Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.
Nice-to-haves:
- ServSafe and/or HACCP certification
- Previous experience with industrial cooking.
Must be able to successfully meet BCI and FBI background requirements as required by the IL Department of Education
About K-12
At K-12 by Elior, we believe that every child deserves a great meal… and we empower our employees to deliver on that mission every day. Our goal is to make mealtime the best part of the school day through student-centered programs that fit each unique school community.
Our team provides both scratch meals cooked on site and prepared packaged meals for public, private, and charter schools that use publicly funded programs like the national school lunch program.
As a member of our K-12 by Elior team, your contributions will be vital to delivering our mission every day and serve more students great meals. In turn, you have our commitment that we will support your growth and professional development to help you thrive in our company and in your career.
K-12 is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- K-12 Food Service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Food service management: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $48,400 - $61,300