Food Service Manager

Pinnacle Dietary Global; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Dietary Global is seeking a Director of Dining Operations to oversee the daily Nutrition Program, ensuring services meet Local, State, and Federal guidelines for K-12 SLP. The role emphasizes policy development, staff leadership, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The position requires strong leadership, independent work capability, and a focus on quality and safety in food service. Candidates should have a background in culinary management and ServSafe certification, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or 5 years culinary management experience required.
• SERV Safe certification required.
• Familiarity with K-12 SLP and nutrition programs.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Strong leadership, communication and training skills are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement food handling and sanitation policies.
• Oversee scheduling, training, and discipline of department staff.
• Ensure compliance with mandated meal requirements.
• Review and submit reports by deadlines.
• Communicate vendor and supply issues promptly.
• Trainer and mentor staff as needed.
• Coordinate and participate in audits and corrective action plans.
• Maintain documentation meeting federal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Scheduling

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Certified

K-12 SLP familiarity

Tools

Meal tracker

Job description

Established food service management company actively seeking a dynamic individual to fill the position of Director of Dining Operations.

In this role, you would be responsible for the daily coordinating of the Nutrition Program. This position ensures nutrition services are provided in accordance with Local, State and Federal guidelines for the K-12 SLP

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of food handling and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the Scheduling, Training, and Discipline of the department.
• Must be able to adhere to all the mandated requirements for all meals.
• Review and process all reports and submit paperwork by deadlines.
• Responsible for communicating any vendor and/or supply issues and/or concerns immediately.
• Act as a trainer and mentor to the staff.
• Responsible for coordinating and participating in Audits as they arise while being able to develop Corrective Action Plans that will effectively address issues.
• Responsible for maintaining required documentation that follows Federal requirements.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / 5 years Culinary Management experience
• SERV Safe Certified
• Familiar with K-12 SLP
• Ability to work independently
• Strong leadership, communication and training skills a must
• Organizational skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Candidates must have food service experience. This individual must possess the ability to lead the organization through change and growth.

Must be familiar with food prep operations, clinical services and regulatory compliance.

Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role supervising 3 to 4 or more employees.

Good communication, verbal and written as well as computer skills and nutritional software such as Meal tracker.

If you are a self-starter, problem solving, career-oriented individual with the desire to be part of a growing organization, together we can make a difference for our community.