Food Service Director, (Taylor University)

Careers Opportunities at AVI Foodsystems; Upland (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Immense training and growth

Family culture and atmosphere

Job summary

AVI Foodsystems is seeking an energetic Resident Director at Taylor University in Upland, IN. You will lead day-to-day operations for a multi-location food service operation, managing budgets and staffing while ensuring top quality and service.

The role requires a background in culinary arts, strong leadership, and experience with the National School Lunch Program. Expect hands-on leadership, budget oversight, and a focus on client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of food service management experience.
• Experience with the National School Lunch Program is required.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control skills; ability to interpret results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main client contact and day-to-day liaison, ensuring excellence in service and quality.
• Plan, direct and organize work of team members across procurement, storage, preparation and service for a multi-location operation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to meet food quality standards, inventory, safety and customer service expectations.

Skills

Food service management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Communication skills

Presentations

Culinary arts background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Resident Director. This position is located at Taylor University in Upland, IN.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main communicator and day-to-day client contact, fostering positive client relationships and ensuring excellence in service and quality of products
• Plan, organize and direct the work of team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation and serving of food for this multi-operation location
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met
• Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures
• Approve food orders and ensure a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and waste
• Routinely monitor budget compliance and recommend changes as needed to maintain operational quality
• Take part in interviewing, selecting, managing and developing of team members
• Lead, conduct and participate in meetings/presentations; provide leadership and direction for timely decisions
• Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and encourage team members to collaborate

Requirements:

• 3 or more years of food service management experience
• A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts
• Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results
• Experience with the National School Lunch Program is required
• Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with management team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to conduct high level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews
• Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business
• Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm and positive attitude
• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE