Food Service Director

Food Service DirectorThe Food Service Director at Northpoint Training Center oversees daily food production in a secure correctional facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant meal service for the incarcerated population. This role manages large-scale kitchen operations, supervises staff and incarcerated workers, maintains strict food safety and security standards, and controls inventory and costs. The manager ensures menus meet nutritional requirements and that all food service activities follow facility, state, and federal regulations.Why Aramark?Mission-Driven Work: Help individuals build a better futureCareer Growth: Access to training, development, and advancementInclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and supportive teamCompetitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and moreJob ResponsibilitiesLeadership: Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performanceClient Relationship: Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progressFinancial Performance: Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage and laborProductivity: Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiativesCompliance: Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employeesKey ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu planning and developmentEnsure that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are metCoordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control, labor management and employee trainingRecruits, hires, develops and retains front line teamConducts period inventoryMaintains records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standardsInteracts with Client Management and maintains effective client and customer relations at all levels with client organizationMay participate in sales process and negotiation of contractsLooks for opportunities to implement new products and services which support sales growth and client retentionAdditional ResponsibilitiesManage the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility)Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision, to include sustainable practicesQualificationsRequires at least 4 years of experienceRequires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management roleRequires previous experience in food serviceRequires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceStrong communication skillsAbility to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationshipsAbility to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard modelAbility to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customersRequires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.