Director of Food Service

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • San Antonio, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Food Services performs moderately complex (journey-level) administrative and supervisory program work for San Antonio State Hospital's Food Service, Nutrition Services, Canteen and Vending Services departments. Work involves planning, implementation, and managing program goals and objectives, developin  program guidelines, policies and procedures, and evaluation of standards for achieving program goals. Monitors and manages program activities, develops and assesses performance improvement activities, develops and is held responsible for program budget and coordinates program activities. Provides effective supervision of assigned staff by planning, assigning, and supervising the work processes. Will prepare and conduct healthy choices and proper food handling programs for patients who participate in cooking classes. Delegates responsibility with commensurate amount of authority and follows up effectively.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and appliances used in quantity food preparation and service; of food storage and preservation; and of sanitation regulations.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to business function, division, or department areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Skill in the operation, cleaning, and sanitizing of food service appliances and equipment.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems and in operating computers and applicable computer software.
• Ability to calculate food requirements; to maintain accurate records and inventories; to prepare food service budgets and requisitions; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to manage business functions, division, or department activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
• Registered Dietitian. Licensed Dietitian by the State of Texas.
• Texas Food Handlers Certification or obtain certification within two (2) months of employment.
• Texas Food Protection Managers Certification or certification within two (2) months of employment.
• Food Service Manager Certification or obtain certification within two (2) months of employment.
• Two years of work experience in food service, one of which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manages day to day operations for Food Services, Nutrition, and Vending Services.
• Manages the development and implementation of program guidelines, policies and procedures and ensure adherence to regulations of accreditation authorities.
• Identifies areas that require the development, implementation, and evaluation of integrated services that ensure desired goals, objectives, and processes are accomplished.
• Manages and operates the facility Canteen.
• Provides nutritional consultation to the patients' treatment team (psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker and nurse manager) by recommending appropriate dietary needs that will complement medical care.
• Participates in brain-storming sessions with other management leadership which result in the development of goals and objectives for their facility's Management Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees