Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
retirement savings plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage
Job Description
Aramark Healthcare is a leading provider of food and support services within the healthcare industry, committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences to patients, staff, and visitors. Operating at Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights, IL, Aramark Healthcare ensures that high standards of quality, safety, and hospitality are met in every dining encounter. Known for its dedication to service and sustainability, Aramark emphasizes operational excellence and innovation in food service to meet the diverse needs of its clientele.
The Food Service Director role at Touchette Regional Hospital is a pivotal management position responsible for shaping and executing comprehensive dining solutions tailored to customer preferences and nutritional requirements. This leadership post involves overseeing all aspects of dining operations, from menu planning and food preparation to ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations. The director is entrusted with managing both front-of-house and kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service flow and maintaining a welcoming dining environment for all hospital patrons.
Compensation for the Food Service Director ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 annually, reflecting the important responsibilities and expertise required for success in this role. Employment with Aramark includes access to a robust benefits package designed to support employee health and well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as work-life resources, retirement savings plans like 401(k), and paid time off for parental leave and disability.
This position calls for a dynamic leader adept at mentoring teams, developing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence and safety. The Food Service Director will engage directly with clients to understand their needs, communicate operational progress, and contribute to client satisfaction and retention. Managing financial performance through budget control, cost management, and revenue growth is a critical component. The director will implement Aramark’s operational systems and strategies to achieve food and labor targets while maintaining high standards in production and distribution.
Additionally, this role requires a strong commitment to compliance, health, and safety standards as well as HR practices including recruitment, training, and performance management. The director will play a key role in developing innovative services and menus aligned with the hospital’s mission and sustainable practices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact healthcare food service positively while advancing individual leadership and management skills within a global service provider.
Aramark is proud to offer equal employment opportunities and celebrates diversity, ensuring inclusivity in all employment practices. Candidates with relevant experience will contribute to a company that values service, innovation, and community impact, all while supporting professional growth and a positive workplace environment.
The Food Service Director role at Touchette Regional Hospital is a pivotal management position responsible for shaping and executing comprehensive dining solutions tailored to customer preferences and nutritional requirements. This leadership post involves overseeing all aspects of dining operations, from menu planning and food preparation to ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations. The director is entrusted with managing both front-of-house and kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service flow and maintaining a welcoming dining environment for all hospital patrons.
Compensation for the Food Service Director ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 annually, reflecting the important responsibilities and expertise required for success in this role. Employment with Aramark includes access to a robust benefits package designed to support employee health and well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as work-life resources, retirement savings plans like 401(k), and paid time off for parental leave and disability.
This position calls for a dynamic leader adept at mentoring teams, developing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence and safety. The Food Service Director will engage directly with clients to understand their needs, communicate operational progress, and contribute to client satisfaction and retention. Managing financial performance through budget control, cost management, and revenue growth is a critical component. The director will implement Aramark’s operational systems and strategies to achieve food and labor targets while maintaining high standards in production and distribution.
Additionally, this role requires a strong commitment to compliance, health, and safety standards as well as HR practices including recruitment, training, and performance management. The director will play a key role in developing innovative services and menus aligned with the hospital’s mission and sustainable practices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact healthcare food service positively while advancing individual leadership and management skills within a global service provider.
Aramark is proud to offer equal employment opportunities and celebrates diversity, ensuring inclusivity in all employment practices. Candidates with relevant experience will contribute to a company that values service, innovation, and community impact, all while supporting professional growth and a positive workplace environment.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- At least 4 years of experience in food service
- At least 1-3 years of experience in management
- Previous experience in food service
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments
- Occasional lifting carrying pushing pulling up to 50 lb
- Ability to stand for extended periods
Job Qualifications
- At least 4 years of experience in food service
- At least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
- Previous experience in food service
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark’s standard model
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments
- Ability to lift carry push and pull up to 50 lb occasionally
- Ability to stand for extended periods
Job Duties
- Lead mentor engage and develop teams to maximize contributions including recruiting assessing training coaching and managing performance
- Ensure food services connect to the Executional Framework
- Coach employees creating shared understanding of goals and execution
- Reward and recognize employees
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
- Adopt Aramark process and systems
- Build revenue and manage budget including cost controls for food beverage and labor
- Complete and maintain P&L statements
- Achieve food and labor targets
- Manage resources ensuring quality and cost control within budget
- Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for labor and food initiatives
- Create value through efficient operations cost controls and profit management
- Comply with Operational Excellence fundamentals including food and labor
- Direct and oversee production distribution and food service operations
- Maintain safe healthy environment for clients customers and employees
- Comply with all policies rules and regulations including safety health wage and hour
- Establish and maintain systems for ordering receiving storing preparing and serving food products and menu planning
- Develop operational forecasts and explain variances
- Ensure sanitation and safety requirements met
- Coordinate and supervise unit personnel on production merchandising quality cost control labor management and employee training
- Recruit hire develop and retain front line team
- Conduct inventory
- Maintain records for Aramark government and accrediting agency standards
- Interact with client management and maintain effective client and customer relations
- Participate in sales process and contract negotiations
- Identify opportunities to implement new products and services supporting sales growth and client retention
- Manage front of house dining operation including cafeteria residential dining facility
- Develop and implement food service plans aligned with client mission vision and sustainable practices
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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