Food Service Director - Oregon Episcopal School

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for food service, catering and Wellness/Nutrition Education for a fast paced and growing school district  Maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and development Motivates, trains, and supervises hourly employees  Develops operational component forecasts and is able to explain variances. Responsible for component accounting functions. Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels are met Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and employee training. Recruits, hires, develops and retains front line team Looks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retention Ability to communicate effectively with clients, clients customers, and support staff. Conducts periodic inventory; maintaining records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards. Coordinates activities with other internal departments, participates in management team meetings, interfaces with Vendors and key service users within client organization.Requirements: Bachelor degree in nutrition, dietetics, hospitality, business or other related field is preferred - however an AS is acceptable Must have a minimum of 3 years of food service management experience P&L experience is required Must have a demonstrated experience developing talent and managing multiple priorities The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business is essential for success in this role.  Building relationships, financial acumen, analytical ability are essential to success in this demanding environment The ability to identify defects in the preparation and service of food and implement improved quality control procedures as well as to communicate effectively with clients, client customers and support staff is required. Strong time management skills are necessary for success in this role Responsible for responding effectively to changing demands.  Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.