Food Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Somerset, NJ

We are currently looking for a full-time Food Service Director for our Nursing/ Rehab center within the Bridgewater, NJ area

We provide professional management of ancillary services to a diverse mix of satisfied clients across the country and our people are trained to help achieve success by delivering innovative solutions, exceptional performance and measurable results.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the multiple accounts in an assigned geographic area according to policies and procedures, and federal/state requirements.
• Providing leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met.
• Maintaining records of income and expenditures, food, supplies, personnel and equipment.
• Is able to perform the job assignments of front line staff as necessary.

Qualified candidates should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years experience in quantity food production/service and personnel supervision is desired.
• Specialized training in Dining Services management and nutrition is desirable.
• Self-starter, capable of leading, directing, and supporting a team in a diverse environment with highly developed interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
• Successful P&L and budgetary management; exceptional organizational and time management skills with a proven track record of growing accounts.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Additional requirements include:

• Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
• Must live in service area. No relocation costs.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• bridgewater, nj: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person