Director of Food Service

The-Atriums; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The-Atriums is seeking a Director of Food Service to lead meal production, dietary planning, and staff management in a resident-focused setting. You will oversee menu planning, therapeutic diets, and ensure strict sanitation standards across kitchen and dining areas.

The role requires guiding a dietary team, managing inventory and budgets, and ensuring compliance with FDA/USDA regulations while coordinating with operations to deliver high-quality meals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations regarding food practices and handling.
• Current Safe Food Manager certification is a plus.
• Two years of progressive and relevant experience in food service management.
• Experience cooking for large groups (50+ people).
• Experience supervising and managing staff.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly and more than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with ordering platforms and internet usage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menus and recipes and oversee production of food according to sanitation standards.
• Direct preparation and serving of meals and therapeutic diets.
• Schedule and manage dietary staff to meet budgets and service levels.
• Order food and supplies and manage inventory within budgeted guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen and dining areas and equipment in sanitary condition and comply with laws.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Ordering platforms

Internet usage

Food safety knowledge

Tools

DSSI

Sysco

Microsoft Excel

Word / Outlook

Job description

The Director of Food Service ensures the quality of all meals and food. He or she directs the preparation and serving of regular meals and therapeutic diets, orders food and supplies, and maintains the kitchen and dining areas and equipment in sanitary condition. In addition, the Food Service Director recruits, trains, and manages the dietary staff in their daily activities.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residentsPrepares menus and recipes and overseas production of food according to sanitation and quality standardsEnsures the kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and assures compliance with the State, County, or City sanitation code.Responsible for scheduling and maintaining the appropriate level of staff to provide quality service, ensure food production, all the while meeting budgeted labor guidelines.Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and all company policiesManages inventory and adheres to set budgetsPerforms all other duties as assignedQualifications & Physical Requirements:Ability to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfullyWorking knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation. (e.g., Food Protection Management Certification, annual certification)Ability to instruct others in food preparation, service and sanitation tasksAbility to effectively supervise other food service staff members; good interpersonal skillsAble to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standingStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) ordering Platforms (i.e., DSSI, Sysco), and proficiency with internet usage.Education & Experience:Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations regarding food practices and handling requiredCurrent Safe Food Manager certificate a plusTwo years of progressive and relevant experienceMust demonstrate successful employment in cooking for large groups (50+ people)Experience in supervising and managing staffPrefer two or more years experience in food service managementPrefer experience in preparing special diets, including low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetic, and vegetarianThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position.