Manager - Food and Nutritional Services

Acadia Healthcare • Conway, AR

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About The Position

Conway Behavioral Health is seeking a Food Services Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, oversee staff, and ensure the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals for our patients and team members. This role works closely with clinical leadership to maintain dietary standards, manage food service operations, and support a positive dining experience across the facility. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for quality service and teamwork, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four of more years’ experience in food services role with 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
• Required completion of the coursework and a passing score on the examination for Certified Dietary Manager, or be in the active pursuit of license/certification, where required by the state and facility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate or direct purchasing, food planning, preparation and serving.
• Maintenance of sanitary standards in the preparation areas, kitchen, serving and dining areas of the facility.
• Coordination with Dietitian or clinical leadership to plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Review, plan menus and prepare projected menu plans.
• Interpret recipes, modified diet plans and proper portion control in accordance with approved policy or clinical direction.
• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budget issues.
• Orient, train and coach team members on operational guidelines, organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED