Food Service Director

Cura; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Cura is seeking a Food Service Director to lead our healthcare dining team at Wichita Presbyterian Manor. You will oversee all aspects of the food service department, ensuring timely meals, regulatory compliance, and upholding quality standards in a healthcare setting.

The role requires coordinating a team of food service workers, managing budgets, and communicating effectively with staff and executives. Sign-on bonus offered and a comprehensive benefits package is available.

Qualifications

• Two+ years coordinating food service operations.
• Experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication with hourly staff and executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead all functions of the food service department and manage resources.
• Recruit, hire, and train associates.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Budget for the department and manage purchasing to meet targets.
• Coordinate with district managers on dining service administrative aspects.

Skills

Food service operations coordination

Industrial cooking

Communication skills

Diversity/customer service

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Reference Number: 43730
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Healthcare
Brand: Cura-Hospitality
Location: Wichita Presbyterian Manor

SIGN ON BONUS!

We are offering a $500 Sign on Bonus for this opportunity!

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our healthcare team in Wichita. As a food service director, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
• Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction.
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.

Nice-to-haves:

• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Where you'll be working:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Cura:

Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.