Logo
Great Western Dining Service, Inc.

Food Service Director

Great Western Dining Service, Inc., Goodland, Kansas, United States, 67735

Save Job

Overview 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. 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 are proud to provide accelerated career advancement opportunities for dedicated and driven team members.

Food Service Director

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Director to manage our team at our Northwest Kansas Technical College location. 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

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, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies

Maintain a clean and orderly dining room

Obtain and maintain Serv Safe/Food Handler's Permit

Plans menu according to patterns described by law and through experience. Ensure menu plans are followed at all times

As applicable, 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 that food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met

Visit with students regularly to determine special likes and dislikes in order to make the food service program individually tailored 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

Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

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 health care

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

Experience

Food: 1 year (Required)

Management: 1 year (Required)

Food & Beverage Management: 1 year (Required)

Food Service Management: 1 year (Required)

We offer a competitive salary and benefit packages. Candidates must have the ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements 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

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitality

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Great Western Dining Service, Inc. by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Food Service Director” roles.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr