DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - K12 - New Haven Community Schools, New Haven, MI

Chartwells K12

Salary :

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

Are you a strong culinarian looking for your next step? We are looking for an forward thinking Director of Dining for our long tenured contract at New Haven Community Schools located in the New Haven, MI .

This an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business.

This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of a K12 Dining Service account that supports feeding 1200 students within 5 schools .

The Director ensures client, customer service / satisfaction with efficient cost effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations.

You will lead all foodservice-related activities; including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client-related activities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leads up to 10 hourly Chartwells associates in the Food Service Department
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and advises work; appraises performance; rewards and mentors associates;

addresses complaints and resolves problems

• Prepares and leads annual budget
• Use company systems for completion of required daily / weekly / monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll / time-keeping, etc.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications :

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology / Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience;

or High school diploma (or GED) and at least 3 years of relevant experience in school nutrition programs.

• Five plus years of direct foodservice 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 mentor 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 digital literacy to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
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