Manager - Food and Nutritional Services

Acadia Healthcare; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Conway, Arkansas is seeking a Food Services Manager to lead daily kitchen operations and ensure the delivery of safe, nutritious meals for patients and staff. The role involves managing food service operations, maintaining dietary standards, and providing staff training, among other responsibilities. Applicants should have a high school diploma, with a preference for a bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, and relevant experience in food services. ServSafe Certification is also a requirement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management or related field preferred.
• Four or more years’ experience in food services role with 2+ years’ in supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and oversee staff.
• Ensure the delivery of safe and nutritious meals.
• Maintain sanitary standards in preparation and service areas.
• Coordinate with Dietitian to plan varied and nutritionally balanced menus.
• Conduct staff training and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Food Planning

Nutritional Standards

Staff Management

Budget Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification or similar

Job description

Overview

Conway Behavioral Health is seeking a Food Services Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, oversee staff, and ensure the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals for our patients and team members. This role works closely with clinical leadership to maintain dietary standards, manage food service operations, and support a positive dining experience across the facility. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for quality service and teamwork, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving.
• Maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, kitchen, serving and dining areas of the facility.
• Coordination with Dietitian or clinical leadership to plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Review, plan menus and prepare projected menu plans.
• Interpret recipes, modified diet plans and proper portion control in accordance with approved policy or clinical direction.
• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.
• Orient, train and coach team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred.
• Four of more years’ experience in food services role with 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
• Required completion of the coursework and a passing score on the examination for Certified Dietary Manager, or be in the active pursuit of license/certification, where required by the state and facility.

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