Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Exact $85,000.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Aramark Student Nutrition is a leading provider of food and nutrition services dedicated to serving over 350 school districts across the United States. The company partners with both public and private educational institutions to offer a wide range of dining options that include breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education, and retail operations. With a strong commitment to enhancing students' dietary experiences, Aramark Student Nutrition focuses on delivering healthy, nutritious meals that support academic success and overall well-being. By integrating innovative culinary approaches and personalized service, Aramark strives to create memorable dining environments that contribute positively to the communities they serve.
The Food Service Director role at Aramark Student Nutrition is a critical management position responsible for leading and overseeing dining operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. This position involves developing and executing creative dining solutions tailored to meet customer preferences and needs. The successful candidate will manage the complete food service operation where customers order prepared foods from a menu, ensuring seamless execution from production to service. The role requires an individual who can lead, mentor, and engage their team effectively, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving operational excellence.
Compensation for this salaried position is set at $85,000 annually, reflecting Aramark's commitment to offering competitive pay aligned with industry standards. The Food Service Director will manage various aspects such as leadership, client relations, financial performance, productivity, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards. They will be instrumental in maintaining the highest operational standards, from inventory management to menu planning, while sustaining a safe and healthy workplace for employees and customers alike.
In addition to the core responsibilities, the Food Service Director will play a vital role in resource management, including labor and food costs, ensuring budget adherence, and achieving targeted food and labor metrics. The role also entails working closely with client management to maintain effective communication and promote sustained client satisfaction and retention. The Food Service Director is expected to stay current with Aramark’s agenda and policies, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and implementing new products or services that drive sales growth.
Aramark offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings options like 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage, all designed to support employees' health and well-being. Aramark values diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a culture where every employee can thrive. Through ongoing professional development and a strong focus on community and sustainability, Aramark ensures its employees can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact within the food service industry and beyond.
The Food Service Director role at Aramark Student Nutrition is a critical management position responsible for leading and overseeing dining operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. This position involves developing and executing creative dining solutions tailored to meet customer preferences and needs. The successful candidate will manage the complete food service operation where customers order prepared foods from a menu, ensuring seamless execution from production to service. The role requires an individual who can lead, mentor, and engage their team effectively, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving operational excellence.
Compensation for this salaried position is set at $85,000 annually, reflecting Aramark's commitment to offering competitive pay aligned with industry standards. The Food Service Director will manage various aspects such as leadership, client relations, financial performance, productivity, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards. They will be instrumental in maintaining the highest operational standards, from inventory management to menu planning, while sustaining a safe and healthy workplace for employees and customers alike.
In addition to the core responsibilities, the Food Service Director will play a vital role in resource management, including labor and food costs, ensuring budget adherence, and achieving targeted food and labor metrics. The role also entails working closely with client management to maintain effective communication and promote sustained client satisfaction and retention. The Food Service Director is expected to stay current with Aramark’s agenda and policies, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and implementing new products or services that drive sales growth.
Aramark offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings options like 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage, all designed to support employees' health and well-being. Aramark values diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a culture where every employee can thrive. Through ongoing professional development and a strong focus on community and sustainability, Aramark ensures its employees can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact within the food service industry and beyond.
Job Requirements
- Requires at least 4 years of experience
- Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
- Requires previous experience in food service
- Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
- Requires occasional lifting carrying pushing and pulling up to 50 lb
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Job Qualifications
- Requires at least 4 years of experience
- Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
- Requires previous experience in food service
- Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
- Requires occasional lifting carrying pushing and pulling up to 50 lb
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Job Duties
- Lead mentor engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions including recruiting assessing training coaching and managing performance
- Ensure food services appropriately connect to the Executional Framework
- Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute
- Reward and recognize employees
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
- Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress
- Adopt Aramark process and systems
- Build revenue and manage budget including cost controls regarding food beverage and labor
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
- Achieve food and labor targets
- Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines
- Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives
- Create value through efficient operations appropriate cost controls and profit management
- Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals including food and labor
- Direct and oversee operations related to production distribution and food service
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients customers and employees
- Comply with all applicable policies rules and regulations including but not limited to those relating to safety health wage and hour
- Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering receiving storing preparing and serving of food related products as well as menu planning and development
- Develop operational component forecasts and can explain variances
- Responsible for components accounting functions
- Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met
- Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production merchandising quality and cost control labor management and employee training
- Recruits hires develops and retains front line team
- Conducts period inventory
- Maintains records to comply with ARAMARK government and accrediting agency standards
- Interacts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organization
- May participate in sales process and negotiation of contracts
- Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention
- Manage the front of the house of the dining operation Cafeteria Residential Dining Facility
- Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision to include sustainable practices
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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