Director of Food Service

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree, or equivalent educational experience, with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts, business or related field; AND at least one year of relevant school nutrition programs experience
• Five or more years, previous experience in a comprehensive food service operation
• Good communication and supervisory skills
• Valid NYS Drivers License (copy required upon initial hire date)
• Yearly Physical (required within 1 month of initial hire date)
• Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental and sexual identities.Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:          

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent educational experience; with academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, nutritition education, culinary arts, business, or related field; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent educational experience, with any academic major or area of concentration, AND either a State-recognized certificate for school nutrition directors or at least one year of relevant school nutrition program experience
• SERVESAFE Certified
• Prior experience training, purchasing and managing budgets

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must successfully complete all required background checks:

    

2. NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)
3. Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR)
4. NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting
5. NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL)
6. NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List
7. Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable)
8. NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS)
9. Office of Inspector General (OIG)

 

10. Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

HOURS:                                           

• 40 hours per week
• Position will require varied hours including evenings and weekend management oversight on a rotating basis.
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the program

SALARY:

$95,000 to $105,000

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:

The Director of Food Services is primarily responsible for the successful vision and leadership that ensures the delivery of a high-quality dining program, services, facilities, and food. The Director will lead innovative services that balance the Agency’s commitment to serve and promote healthy food choices to all youth, staff members, alumni and guests with the motivation to improve growth through creativity, efficiency and thoughtful review of programs and services, while in compliance with local, state and federal nutrition standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
2. Required to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking.
3. Be able to walk down and climb stairs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the safe and effective operations of the Food Services Department by establishing policies and procedures to be adhered to by all staff members of the Ewald Dining Facilities.
2. Responsible for purchasing of all food and non-food items in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Food Services/OperationsManager
3. Oversight of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), ensuring the programs fiscal and nutritional integrity, including managing food production, adhering to food safety standards, planning menus, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations, as well as promoting healthy eating habits.
4. Collaborate regularly with a Registered Dietician to assure menu items are well balanced and provide variety, provide oversight of Management team to assure an effective Food Safety Program for all dining services, and ensure staff members maintain clean and attractive facilities.
5. Work closely with the Director of Operations on quality assurance, menu and concept development and the finance department on purchsing and pricing.
6. Responsible for acceptable scores on all Health and Education Department audits for both New York State and Tompkins County.
7. Development and evaluation of food production systems and procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of all food-related products.
8. Responsible for staff hiring, training, payroll documentation, performance management activities, and ensuring an environment where staff are valued, recognized, respected and encouraged to develop their skills and enhance their careers.
9. Establish and maintain close and collaborative relationships with all Agency and School Administration and staff members, community members, vendors, and other industry partners,and serve on the Agency Safety Committee.
10. Oversight of all inventory control records, ensuring proper maintenance and consistency.
11. Coordinate and maintain emergency preparedness plans for Ewald Dining Services in collaboration with the agency Safety Team.
12. Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties in accordance with every safety standard, practice, and policy of The William George Agency.This includes, but is not limited to, review of The William George Agency’s Safety Policy and attending all required safety-related training.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Additional Requirements: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The position is responsible for the various tasks involved with the overall operation of all Food Services provided to the youth, staff members and guests of the William George Agency for Children’s Services, which will include, but not limited to filling in for either the Assistant Director or Operations Manager and/or other food service staff members during times of need.

DEPARTMENT:      Food Services

SUPERVISED BY:             Director of Operations

About The William George Agency for Children’s Services

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues.  Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth.

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The intent of this job description is to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off in an effort to support your work-life balance.