Food Service Director

Our client was founded in 1960. They are privately owned and sales are approximately 500 million. They have approximately 8500 employees in 10 states. The organization is a leader in the food service industry. They are currently expanding their campus dining division. We are currently searching for a Director of Food Service Operations for a private k-12 school campus account in Summit, NJ.    Position Overview   As the first in command, this individual is responsible for coordinating, managing and directing all foodservice activities for student board halls, cafeterias, restaurant and catering areas; developing and implementing cost effective systems throughout the department; supervising management staff; successfully meeting regulatory compliance regulations and standards; ensuring proper food and physical safety and sanitation; and maintaining and fostering positive and professional working relationships both within the assigned campus account and throughout the company.    Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities   Minimum education includes a High School degree or equivalent with ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language; ability to verbalize directions clearly and accurately; and ability to perform mathematics as they relate to the quantifying of recipes and production. The individual in this role must be able to follow and give written and verbal instructions; must have a basic understanding of diet principles; and must extensively understand food preparation and cooking methods.  This individual must possess the ability to comprehend and guide others in understanding guest service principles as they relate to food production and the flow of the foodservice operation. Ability to supervise and train associates, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments is required.  Professional appearance must be maintained at all times.  A minimum of five years management experience of quantity food production and experience directly related to the duties specified in the campus dining environment is required. Relocation: NoManages Others: Yes MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: Summit, NJ 07901 JOB CATEGORY: Food Services/Hospitality TYPE: Full Time, Employee JOB REFCODE: tefnjdfs COMPANY: MRINetwork CONTACT NAME: Tony Frey ADDRESS: 21 State Avenue, Suite 103Carlisle,PA 17013 PHONE: 877-222-7337 x 3002 EMAIL: Apply by Email