Food Service Director - Residential

Description: - Food Service Director - Residential (53400)

Job Description

Food Service Director - Residential-53400

Description

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world.  In FORTUNE magazines 2008 list of "Americas Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK also ranked first in its industry in the 2007 FORTUNE 500 survey.  ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement.  Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 260,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries.  Learn more at the companys Web site, www.aramark.com

When it comes to on-campus dining, facilities services, sport arenas and conference center services, ARAMARK is the real head of the class. Partnering with close to 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail, and catering options, service and facilities for students, faculty and administrator. Our programs are second to none in their innovation, excellence and results. As part of our commitment, we are determined to build and develop the best team of professionals in the industry - people who arent afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity.

This Food Service Director -  Residential position is at the University of Delaware. As a Food Service Director you will oversee daily foodservice operations in a unit. 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 clients customers and/or employees.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Food and Nutrition, Business or related field is required, Masters degree in related field preferred.  A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation in Higher Education (years of experience is greater for larger unit assignments). The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business; experience managing in a Unionized Labor environment; experience managing branded concepts; ability to identify defects in the preparation and service of food and implement improved quality control procedures are required.  Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, client customers and support staff and be able to respond effectively to changing demands. A complete understanding of Food and Employee Safety standards, ServSafe certification and knowledge of National Brands and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Job : Food Service Management

Primary Location : US-DE-Newark

Organization : Higher Education

Education Level : Bachelors Degree (16 years)

Travel : No

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Category:	Hospitality/Food Service
	> Food Service
Location:	Newark, DE
County:	New Castle County
ZIP Code:	19702
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Aramark Corporation
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