Food Service Manager
About The Position
The Lincoln Regional Center is hiring a Food Service Manager. This position works under general supervision, and performs skilled supervisory work dealing with serving, planning, procurement and preparation of foods within food service units. Employees in this class perform several administrative and supervisory food service tasks on a regular basis. Work is performed independently, referring only to the most unusual problems to the Director or other administrative manager. Work is reviewed through occasional consultations and observance of results obtained. Employees are responsible for the performance of all lower-level food service staff on an assigned shift; performs related work as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited University with emphasis in Foods and Nutrition, Institutional Management, or a related area OR Post-high school coursework/training in related area plus four years experience in food service activities, one of which was in a responsible supervisory or management capacity.
- Knowledge of food service operations, safety, and sanitation standards
- Knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, and inventory control
- Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating staff
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily operations
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and leadership
- Ability to make sound decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing food service operations in a healthcare, correctional, or institutional setting.
- Experience with large-scale meal planning, including special diets and nutritional compliance
Responsibilities
- Supervises food preparation in the kitchen and serving procedures in the dining room; responsible for sanitation and safety conditions of work areas.
- Orders meats, staples, and other supplies through the state contracted food vendors or supply area; supervises the storage of foods.
- Estimates for needs; keeps food purchase and consumption records; supervises periodic inventories.
- Maintains standardized recipes for a large number of meals; may plan for special occasions or special diet menus; makes sure menus are being followed and may give suggestions to workers to help improve and expedite work.
- Hires and trains new employees; maintains personnel records; makes progress and performance reports on subordinate employees.
Benefits
- 156% state-matched retirement contribution
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous leave benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- 79% employer-paid health insurance
- Dental and vision coverage
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance
- Career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
