Food Service Director

Trio-Community Meals is a dedicated service-oriented company that provides food service solutions primarily targeting the most vulnerable members of the community, including senior living residents, hospital patients, and those in care facilities. With a commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, Trio-Community Meals operates as part of Elior North America, a respected leader in the food service industry. Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. The company emphasizes career growth and skill development across all levels of employment, fostering an environment where employees can thrive and advance in their professions.

Located in Austin, Texas, Trio-Community Meals is currently looking for a motivated and effective Food Service Director to join their team. This full-time, onsite position offers a competitive salary range of $72,000 to $75,000 per year. The Food Service Director role is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the entire food service department within the community meals segment. This includes managing staff, operations, budgeting, and customer service to ensure that every client and customer receives quality meals consistently. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating food service operations, particularly within industrial cooking settings, and possess excellent communication skills for interacting with both hourly staff and company executives.

As the Food Service Director, you will lead a talented team of food service workers, guiding and training new team members, while ensuring that all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards are met in compliance with regulations. Your responsibilities will include budgeting for the department, purchasing ingredients, and managing costs to meet financial targets and forecasts. Collaboration with district managers and other departments is fundamental to this role, ensuring alignment on the technical and administrative facets of dining service. Additionally, you will play a key role in addressing and resolving customer service needs to maintain high satisfaction levels.

Trio-Community Meals values a leadership style that is inclusive, focused on client and customer satisfaction, and capable of managing in a diverse environment. Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications is essential to efficiently manage administrative tasks. The company also prefers candidates who possess ServSafe and/or HACCP certification, which highlights their commitment to food safety standards. Trio offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being of their employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary insurance offerings, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and retirement plans.

Working at Trio-Community Meals means being part of a community-centered company where your work has a meaningful impact every day. This environment offers opportunities not just for a job, but for a fulfilling career that nurtures professional development and personal growth. By joining this team, you become part of a mission dedicated to serving community members who rely on your efforts for their wellbeing and comfort through quality food service.