Overview
Director of Food Service – Food Service Department – Full Time. Shift: Variable, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Salary: $73,000 annually. Join the Rescue Mission Team! Lead With Purpose. Serve With Impact. The Rescue Mission is seeking an experienced and compassionate
Director of Food Services
to lead our high-volume food service operations and ensure that every meal served reflects dignity, care, and excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working alongside their team, and is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals to individuals and families we serve. Our Food Services Department provides
three meals per day, 365 days a year , and plays a critical role in supporting our mission. What You’ll Do
As Director of Food Services, you will provide both strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of the Food Services Program. Key responsibilities include: Leading, supervising, and supporting food service staff and volunteers. Overseeing and actively participating in batch cooking and large-scale meal production. Ensuring meals are nutritious, well-balanced, and prepared in accordance with recognized dietary guidelines. Managing menu planning, inventory control, ordering, and food procurement. Developing and managing annual food service budgets and controlling costs. Ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, county health codes, and all applicable food service regulations. Coordinating dietitian-approved menus and regulatory documentation when applicable for programs subject to Department of Health oversight. Promoting a safety-first culture and maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment. Collaborating with organizational leadership to support operational excellence and continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is a servant leader who is both operationally strong and mission-driven. You bring: Associate Degree in restaurant/food management or five to eight years’ experience in restaurant/food management operations required; Bachelor Degree preferred. Proven experience in high-volume or batch food service operations. Flexible schedule: weekend, evening, and on-call hours are necessary. Demonstrated leadership in supervising staff and volunteers. Strong skills in inventory management, ordering, and budget oversight. Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices. The ability to balance hands-on kitchen work with administrative and leadership responsibilities. A commitment to treating all guests with dignity, respect, and care. Salary & Schedule
Salary: $73,000 annually Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs, including meal service demands and operational requirements. Benefits & About Us
Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values are practiced in our day-to-day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years with around-the-clock services providing help for today and hope for tomorrow. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, Group and Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability and more!
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Director of Food Service – Food Service Department – Full Time. Shift: Variable, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Salary: $73,000 annually. Join the Rescue Mission Team! Lead With Purpose. Serve With Impact. The Rescue Mission is seeking an experienced and compassionate
Director of Food Services
to lead our high-volume food service operations and ensure that every meal served reflects dignity, care, and excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working alongside their team, and is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals to individuals and families we serve. Our Food Services Department provides
three meals per day, 365 days a year , and plays a critical role in supporting our mission. What You’ll Do
As Director of Food Services, you will provide both strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of the Food Services Program. Key responsibilities include: Leading, supervising, and supporting food service staff and volunteers. Overseeing and actively participating in batch cooking and large-scale meal production. Ensuring meals are nutritious, well-balanced, and prepared in accordance with recognized dietary guidelines. Managing menu planning, inventory control, ordering, and food procurement. Developing and managing annual food service budgets and controlling costs. Ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, county health codes, and all applicable food service regulations. Coordinating dietitian-approved menus and regulatory documentation when applicable for programs subject to Department of Health oversight. Promoting a safety-first culture and maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment. Collaborating with organizational leadership to support operational excellence and continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is a servant leader who is both operationally strong and mission-driven. You bring: Associate Degree in restaurant/food management or five to eight years’ experience in restaurant/food management operations required; Bachelor Degree preferred. Proven experience in high-volume or batch food service operations. Flexible schedule: weekend, evening, and on-call hours are necessary. Demonstrated leadership in supervising staff and volunteers. Strong skills in inventory management, ordering, and budget oversight. Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices. The ability to balance hands-on kitchen work with administrative and leadership responsibilities. A commitment to treating all guests with dignity, respect, and care. Salary & Schedule
Salary: $73,000 annually Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs, including meal service demands and operational requirements. Benefits & About Us
Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values are practiced in our day-to-day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years with around-the-clock services providing help for today and hope for tomorrow. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, Group and Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability and more!
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