Manager - Food and Nutritional Services

Harboroaks; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a Food Service Manager to oversee daily operations of food and beverage service. You will coordinate purchasing, menu planning and staff supervision, ensuring sanitary standards and cost control across the department.

The role involves working with dietitians/clinical leadership to develop varied, nutritious menus and to train and coach staff for high-quality service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving.
• Maintain sanitary standards in preparation, kitchen and dining areas.
• Coordinate with Dietitian or clinical leadership to plan varied, nutritious menus.
• Review and plan menus; prepare projected menu plans.
• Interpret recipes and portion control per policy or clinical direction.
• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training and performance management.
• Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budgeting.
• Orient, train and coach team members on guidelines and policies.

Skills

Staff management

Budget awareness

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Manage the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• 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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