Chartwells K12
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Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs.
With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent.
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Job Summary
This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful leadership of a Food & Nutrition Services operation.
The Director of Food and Nutritional Services is responsible for all food service-related activities. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business.
Key Responsibilities :
The Director ensures client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management. You will direct food service production, safety, sanitation, financial management, and overall administration of this contracted food service account while maintaining excellent relationships with the clients.
The Director is also responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of their team. In addition; you will assist in fostering strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations.
Qualifications :
- B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology / Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus three (3) years of directly related experience
- Three (3) to five (5) years of direct food service operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
- Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
- Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
- Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
- Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
- ServSafe Certified
- Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian preferred