Associate Food Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Lansing, MI

The Food Services Director oversees our culinary teams and strive to provide the best culinary experience and ensure satisfaction is a top priority. As acting Dietary Manager you will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the dietary department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This position is responsible for ensuring that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Our patients look forward to their meals every day and we look forward to providing them with great food that invokes happiness and joy.

You will earn: :

• Competitive wages

• Yearly Wage Increases

• Medical – no deductible or co-pay

• Dental & Vision

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay

• Career path opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Unlimited Referral Bonuses

• 401k with employer match

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Culinary Department, its programs, and activities.

• Coordinate culinary services and activities with other related departments.

• Maintain the department budget and forecasts, including written records for the department expenditures and assure that adequate financial records are submitted per policy.

• Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of supervising the Culinary Services Department.

• You will promote hospitality and excellent customer service in our every daily interaction with our guests, their families, and visitors. Through kind words and encouragement, you will promote a positive, healthy environment in which to heal and thrive.

• Work with the dietitian to provide quality nutritional services.

• Ensure that appropriate levels of food supplies are available.

• Order supplies in a cost-effective and cost-efficient manner, as needed.

• Ensure equipment is maintained appropriately and, in conjunction with the Administrator, order replacement equipment, as necessary.

• Develop and administer the department budget.

What you will need to be part of our EPIC team:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Dietary Manager Certification

• 3 years of related experience in a food service department; experience in a long term or health care facility preferred.

• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care!

• You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.