Food Service Director - Healthcare - North Tonawanda, Ny
ARAMARK (Buffalo, New York)

Aramark Healthcare is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Food Service Director at a 70 bed community hospital located in North Tonawanda, NY

 

As a Food Service Director you will oversee daily foodservice operations for an acute care hospital You will establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food and related products, as well as menu planning and development. You will assist in unit forecast and unit accounting. The Food Service Director ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met and coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control; labor scheduling and staffing; employee training. Conducts period inventory; performs other functions such as maintaining records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards. You will also be responsible for daily interaction with the client and client's customers and/or employees.

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management,  Food & Nutrition or other related fields, plus a minimum of five to seven  years of  relevant experience. The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business is essential for success in this role. The ability to identify defects in the preparation and service of food and implement improved quality control procedures as well as to communicate effectively with clients, client customers and support staff is required. Responsible for responding effectively to changing demands. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.