Food Service Manager

Aramark•Mansfield, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Aramark has an exciting career opportunity for a Florida Department of Corrections focused Manager of Nutrition & Operations Support Services where you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of duties to manage nutrition programs. This role provides multi-unit responsibility for nutrition and operations support to meet client needs, assists in the execution of quality assurance and food management programs, menu development, coordinates supply chain needs and solutions, assist clinical nutrition services, & provides training and development in areas of nutrition expertise.

Requirements

Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and coursework accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR): Successful completion of internship program (ACEND), satisfactory score on an exam, plus fulfillment of continuing education requirements).
Must obtain and maintain a valid Dietetic License in the state of Florida upon hire/in role.
ServSafe certified upon hire/in role.
Food service operations management experience required.
Ability to accurately and efficiently utilize a food production software system.
Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively with clients, front line managers, sales, operations and support staff.
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Must reside in the state of Florida or be willing to relocate.
Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

Provides technical expertise in operational menu planning for regular, therapeutic, religious, holiday/seasonal needs. Requires an understanding of current applicable nutrition-related government regulations and current nutrition research knowledge for application to meet client needs. Considerations include balancing budgetary restraints with nutritional requirements and client specifications.
Assists in the implementation of the Quality Assurance operating standards, in conjunction with Operations, to assure contract compliance standard, client food and nutrition services policies and protocols, and American Correctional Association (ACA) Accreditation.
Provides support in the execution of ACS operational standards, including food cost targets and execution through assistance in the development of tools and training. Interacts with front line managers regularly to provide them the needed tools and information including on-site visits.
Provides support related to Supply Chain Management (SCM). Acts as the liaison to the field operators and SCM for procurement and distribution. Supports the execution of the processes to ensure compliance with purchasing programs. Assists in the testing of products and input as needed to determine appropriate product usage.
Utilizes operational food production software system designed for ACS to assure contractual compliance with standards. Accurately computes all nutritional and menu costs as well as on-going menu revisions to meet client needs. Assists to ensure appropriate execution of program within accounts.
Develops tools and training to assist operations in the areas of nutrition and operational support, quality assurance, and food cost control. Works with leadership team to design and deliver necessary program and content as appropriate.
Promotes sharing of best practices within accounts.
Develops a strong level of trust and credibility with clients and the field regarding the technical nutritional competency of Aramark Correctional Services. Maintains excellent working relationships with the client.
Maintains administrative functions as needed, including word processing and assembly of field tools.
Demonstrates flexibility to support periodic time-sensitive business needs outside the scope of a standard working day or week.
Regular travel to correctional sites is an expected part of this role.