Food Service Director — Flexible Hours, Growth & Impact

Great Western Dining Service, Inc.; Ranger (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Job summary

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. at Ranger College in Ranger, TX, is seeking a Food Service Director to oversee daily operations of the on-site food service for residents, ensuring quality nutrition, sanitation, and compliance with standards and regulations.

The role requires leadership, budget management, staff development, menu planning including therapeutic diets, Serv Safe certification, and collaboration with campus stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• College courses or other education in food service/management.
• Completion of an approved course in quantity food purchasing, production, service and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise
• Conduct in-service classes for all food service staff according to a posted schedule.
• Plan, prepare, present and deliver all meals served within the property.
• Maintain accurate budget, inventory and portion controls and work within the guidelines set forth in the budget.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly dining room.
• Obtain and maintain Serv Safe/Food Handler's Permit.
• Plans menu according to patterns described by law and through experience. Ensure menu plans are followed at all times.
• As applicable, process diet changes and new diets received and cooperate in the therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician's orders.
• Order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand.
• Develop and implement culinary procedures that ensure that food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met.
• Visit with students regularly to determine special likes and dislikes in order to make the food service program individually tailored as much as possible.
• Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during employee absences either through delegation or personal completion of duties.
• Assist in the preparation of meals when necessary.
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent decision making

Staff supervision & training

Menu planning & dietary knowledge

Budgeting & inventory control

Food safety knowledge

Dietary modification & therapy知识

Education

High school education or equivalent

College courses or other education in food service/management

Completion of an approved course in quantity food purchasing, production, service and nutrition

Job description

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. at Ranger College in Ranger, TX, is seeking a Food Service Director to oversee daily operations of the on-site food service for residents, ensuring quality nutrition, sanitation, and compliance with standards and regulations.

The role requires leadership, budget management, staff development, menu planning including therapeutic diets, Serv Safe certification, and collaboration with campus stakeholders.