Associate Food Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Oregon

Qualifications

· 3 to 5 years' previous experience in food production/management

· Must have a Serve Safe certification or become certified within 90 days of hire date

· Must have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures, proper dining room service etiquette, as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.

· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), as well as familiarity with the Internet and its search tools

· Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills

· Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Results oriented.

· Customer service orientation

· A proven team player

· Successful completion of company orientation

Responsibilities

· The Food Services Director has overall responsibility for the daily operations of the dining services department

· He/She performs duties in compliance with established Community policies and procedures and operates in a professional manner at all times

· The Food Services Director ensures that Residents are provided a high-quality culinary experience and that the kitchen services areas are adequately staffed and that the highest quality standards are met

· The Food Services Director reports to the Executive Director and prepares and serves meals in a safe and appetizing manner that is in compliance with dietary standards and Community food-related policies and procedures

· The Food Services Director may also be called upon to create, price, and execute menus for Community and private Resident events

· Responsible for the overall financial and operational functions related to dining room service and culinary operations

· Creates and plans weekly menus for the Community

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation regulations

· Maintains cleanliness of all work areas

· Conducts routine safety inspections of dining room, food storage areas, chemical storage areas, and food receiving area

· Communicates "action items" to Maintenance Director and Executive Director

· Demonstrates attention to detail with regard to food quality, presentation, and dining room environmental standards

· Develops and maintains food service quality, objectives, and standards

· Develops and maintains a good working relationship with Community administrative staff, as well as networking with other communities to assure that the services offered can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the Residents

· Prepares all monthly food service reports

· Maintains food and supply expenses to budget or forecast

· Places orders for food and supplies through authorized vendors

· Completes physical food inventories

· Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the operations in food and beverage services

· Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Executive Director concerning the operations of the food service department in the Community

· Maintains daily log of freezer, refrigeration, and hot and cold food holding temperatures

· Assures that the Community kitchen is maintained in a clean and safe manner, ensuring that high-quality food service safety and sanitation standards are met

· Supports the Community sales efforts with catering agendas for marketing events and is responsible to provide catering services for Community-wide programs and authorized private Resident affairs, etc.

· Performs other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate

· Manages departmental staffing and labor costs, including overtime

· Recruits and evaluates all dining services staff

· Assures dining room services provider is performing contract-specific responsibilities

· Responsible for overseeing culinary services calendar

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person