Specialty Food Services is hiring a Food Service Director at high-end senior living facility. The Food Service Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen. This position is responsible for food service standards, policy and procedure, dining staff, equipment, systems and work areas, while providing the highest quality of food service for guest in a cost-effective manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

Education/Certification Required:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management and Safety OR Certified Food Service Manager
• Ability to read, write, and speak English language and with a knowledge of arithmetic and units of measurement used in food preparation.
• Ability to cook/prepare food preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes and maintains standards for purchasing, storing and preparation of food.
• Establishes and maintains procedures to meet safety and sanitation standards in order to assure compliance with government regulations.
• Plans and administers departmental budget including staffing levels.
• Plans and directs regular schedule of work activities and assignments to ensure effective food service.
• Represents Food Service Department at staff meetings and communicates pertinent administrative information to staff.
• Adapts master menu cycle to individual and facility preferences with the Regional Director and CEO
• Purchase or requisitions food supplies in appropriate quantities based upon the menu and established budgetary parameters
• Supervises receiving and storing of food.
• Monitors and logs food temperatures.
• Maintains and issues a file of standardized recipes adjusted to the proper yield.
• Completes initial nutrition screen.
• Maintains diet roster.
• Directs and Leads Culinary Interns
• Upholds the standards and mission of the Client

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Council Bluffs, IA 51503 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Council Bluffs, IA 51503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person