Food Service Director - Kansas City, MO

In FORTUNE magazine's 2006 list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and industry analysts. The company was also ranked first in its industry in the 2006 FORTUNE 500 survey. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 240,000 employees serving clients in 18 countries.  As a Food Service Director you will oversee daily food service operations and be the primary liason with the client.  This position will be responsible for the following: manage patient food service and retail food service operations act as client liaision, daily interaction with the client menu planning and development directly manage the Retail, Production, and Patient Services Managers assist in unit forecast and unit accounting overseeing the implementation and maintainence of ARAMARK concepts and systems ensure that the requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met coordinate and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control labor scheduling and staffing; employee training conduct inventoryThis position also performs other functions such as maintaining records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Institution Management, Food and Nutrition or other related fields, plus a minimum of 3 years management experience.  Healthcare experience preferred.  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. Responsible for responding effectively to changing demands.P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.