Food Service Director

Aramark; Celina (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ at Methodist Celina Medical Center in Celina, Texas, seeks a Food Service Director to lead dining operations and drive service excellence.

The role focuses on menu development, budgeting, safety, and compliance while building strong client and staff relationships. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in food service management, healthcare experience preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• 1-3 years of management or leadership experience.
• Previous food service experience required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, engage, and develop team members to maximize performance.
• Recruit, train, coach, and manage employee performance.
• Oversee budgeting and cost controls for food, beverage, and labor.
• Direct food production, distribution, and service operations.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards across all operations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and communicate progress.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Client relations

Healthcare knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Food Service Director to join our team at Methodist Celina Medical Center in Celina, Texas.

The Food Service Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, engage, and develop team members to maximize performance and contributions.
• Recruit, assess, train, coach, and manage employee performance.
• Ensure food services align with the Executional Framework.
• Coach employees by establishing clear expectations and execution plans.
• Recognize and reward employee achievements.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards across all operations.

Client Relationship

• Identify client needs and communicate operational progress effectively.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Financial Performance

• Implement and follow Aramark processes and systems.
• Build revenue and manage budgets, including food, beverage, and labor cost controls.
• Complete and maintain P&L statements.
• Achieve food and labor cost targets.
• Allocate resources effectively to maintain quality while controlling costs within budget.

Productivity

• Implement and maintain labor and food service initiatives.
• Create value through operational efficiency, cost controls, and profit management.
• Ensure compliance with Operational Excellence standards related to food and labor.
• Direct and oversee food production, distribution, and service operations.

Compliance

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, regulations, and labor laws.
• Uphold safety, health, wage, and hour standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain systems for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food products.
• Oversee menu planning and development.
• Develop operational forecasts and explain financial variances.
• Manage accounting responsibilities for operational components.
• Ensure all sanitation and safety requirements are met.
• Coordinate and supervise production, merchandising, quality assurance, cost control, labor management, and employee training activities.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain frontline team members.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts.
• Maintain records to comply with Aramark, government, and accrediting agency standards.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with client management and customers at all levels.
• Participate in sales activities and contract negotiations as needed.
• Identify and implement new products and services that support revenue growth and client retention.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage front-of-house dining operations, including cafeterias and residential dining facilities.
• Develop and implement food service plans aligned with client goals and organizational vision.
• Incorporate sustainable practices into food service operations.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• 1-3 years of management or leadership experience.
• Previous food service experience required.
• Previous healthcare expereince preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective client and customer relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments to provide a seamless food service experience.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.