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Aramark

Food Service Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $100,000.00 - $110,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
401(k) retirement plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare is a division of Aramark, a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services to a diverse range of clients. Aramark operates in 15 countries worldwide, serving millions of guests every day with a strong commitment to service, quality, and excellence. The company is deeply rooted in a mission to do great things not only for its customers but also for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark fosters an inclusive work environment that values diversity and equal employment opportunities across all areas of the organization. The company aims to provide a workplace that... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • At least 4 years of relevant food service experience
  • Minimum 1-3 years in a management position
  • Certified Dietary Manager Certification or Registered Dietician credential
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage budgeting and financial performance
  • Skilled in food safety and sanitation compliance
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods
  • Proven ability to build and maintain client and customer relationships

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
  • Certified Dietary Manager Certification or Registered Dietician required
  • Requires a bachelor 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 connects 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 Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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