Food Services Manager

Equus - Job Corps; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus - Job Corps is seeking a qualified Center Food Service Director to supervise the dining facility operations at our San Marcos center. The role entails planning menus with nutritional integrity, coordinating with purchasing and finance, and ensuring quality, safety, and sanitation standards across all meals.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in hotel/restaurant/institutional management or related field, possess ServSafe certification, and have at least three years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hotel, restaurant, institutional management, or related field from a four-year university, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• ServSafe food safety certification or state required certification.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operation of the center food service component.
• Plans, coordinates, and develops procedures for efficient dining facility operation.
• Creates menus ensuring nutritional adequacy including modified diets.
• Coordinates purchasing with finance for food and supplies.
• Investigates and resolves food quality and service issues.
• Implements safety and sanitation standards and budget compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in hotel/restaurant/institutional management or related field

Job description

Job Description

• Supervises overall operation of the center food service component.
• Plans, coordinates, and develops procedures necessary to operate center dining facility effectively, efficiently, and economically.
• Creates and submits menus that assure nutritional adequacy including modified diets and special diets.
• Plans and coordinates with purchasing and finance personnel the purchase of food and foodstuffs.
• Investigates and resolves food quality and service complaints.
• Conducts food service committee meetings as required.
• Inspects equipment for cleanliness and functional operation.
• Inspects food and food preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.
• Ensures food budget and inventory meet Department of Labor guidelines.
• Submits reports as required.
• Assesses personnel needs and works with the Human Resources department to screen and interview potential staff. Recommends promotions, transfers, and merit evaluations within the department. Conducts and prepares performance appraisals.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hotel, restaurant, institutional management, or related field from a four-year university; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• ServSafe food safety certification or state required certification.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.