Manager - Food and Nutritional Services

Harboroaks; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Valdosta, Georgia, is seeking a Food Services Manager to oversee the daily operation of our food and beverage department. This role involves planning and directing purchasing, food preparation, and maintenance of sanitary standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a preferred bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, and at least four years of experience in food services, including supervisory experience. ServSafe Certification is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food preparation and serving.
• Maintain sanitary standards in preparation areas and dining facilities.
• Coordinate with Dietitian to plan varied and nutritious menus.

Skills

Food planning

Sanitary standards maintenance

Menu planning

Staff management

Food cost analysis

Training and coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management 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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.