Chef & Food Service Director — Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Great Western Dining Inc.; Ranger (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. in Ranger, TX, seeks a Food Service Director/Chef to oversee operations at Ranger College. You will plan, organize, and direct daily food service for residents, ensuring quality nutrition, sanitary practices, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires managing staff, budgets, menus, and dietary plans, while maintaining professional image and safety standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential, along with Serv Safe certification.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Experience as Food Service Director in quality settings preferred.
• Ability to follow approved recipes and menus for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent communication and supervisory abilities.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, and schedule food service staff.
• Plan and deliver meals within budget.
• Ensure sanitary kitchen operations and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain menus and diet plans per physician orders.
• Obtain Serv Safe/Food Handler's Permit.
• Coordinate administrative duties and reporting.
• Order food within budget and manage inventory.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Independent decision making

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service/management coursework

Quantity food purchasing or nutrition course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. in Ranger, TX, seeks a Food Service Director/Chef to oversee operations at Ranger College. You will plan, organize, and direct daily food service for residents, ensuring quality nutrition, sanitary practices, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires managing staff, budgets, menus, and dietary plans, while maintaining professional image and safety standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential, along with Serv Safe certification.