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Director of Food Services

Adventist Education, Keene, TX, United States


Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, TX

Founded in 1893, Southwestern Adventist University is a 501(c)(3) faith-based institution located in Johnson County, Texas. As the only four-year degree granting university in the county, Southwestern Adventist University is an important community stakeholder that links education with action by building knowledge, increasing faith, and providing service. University Vision Southwestern Adventist University seeks to be a community that supports academic, spiritual, physical, and emotional wholeness encouraging all members to find their purpose and lead lives of service University Mission The University’s Mission statement is “Inspiring knowledge, faith, and service through Christ centered education.” Position: The Director of Food Services is responsible for all food preparation and serving. The Director of Food Services practices development, evaluation and improvement of the offered services, staff and working policies. The Director of Food Service ensures a quality culinary and dining experience for students and community customers. Required Experience

Responsibilities: Establishstandardsforfoodpreparation,includingfoodquality,standardizedrecipesand portion size, with emphasis on appeal, maximum nutritive value and flavor, efficient and quality service and sanitary conditions. Monitorfoodproductionandservicetoassurethatplannedmenusarefollowedand substitutions comply with adequate meal requirements. Developproceduresforproperlyreceiving,storinganddistributingfoodandsupplies. Maintainanaccurateinventoryofallfood,suppliesandequipment. Administerandmaintainthebudgettoassureafinanciallysoundfoodserviceprogram. Assessneedsanddevelopspecificationsforcompetitivebidsandrequisitionforallfoods, commodities, supplies and equipment. Develop, prepare and administer program reports, accurate accounting procedures and recordsforpropercontrolandmanagementofmoney,food,labor,suppliesandothercosts. Assureimplementationofsanitationandsafetyproceduresinallphasesoffoodservice operation to remain in compliance with all state and federal requirements. Determine staffing levels,request hires and supervise employees, administer personnel policies,implementtrainingprograms,payrollpreparation,employeemanagementand evaluations. Facilitatedepartmentalimprovementsthroughthecreationofapositiveworkenvironment, analyzing program needs and developing program goals and actions plans. Reviewworkproceduresandoperationalproceduresinordertodeterminewaystoimprove safety, performance and customer service. Representthedepartmentonappropriatecommitteesandorganizations. Workinconjunctionwithotherdepartmentsinareasofprogramming,schedulingand special events to maintain positive working relations. PerformotherrelateddutiesandresponsibilitiesasassignedbytheVicePresidentfor Student Services. StaffSupervision: AdministrativeAssistant Knights Grill Cashier Requirements: Minimum: Must have a strong commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-dayAdventistChurch,beamemberoftheSeventh-dayAdventistchurchin good and regular standing, and have a desire to serve in a cooperative, spiritually redemptive, and soul-winning atmosphere. Relevantandapplicablefoodservicecertificationsforthestate aswellasfor professional development. Abilitytoread,write, andcommunicateeffectivelyinEnglishasrequiredtoperform theessentialfunctionsofthe position. Twotofiveyears' relevantsupervisoryexperience Twotofiveyears' leadershipexperience Fivetosevenyears' experienceinfoodservice,preferablyinanacademicenvironment. Thisjobdescriptionisnotintendedtobecompleteorlimiting -therolewillrequireaproactiveandflexible approach to be successful. Southwestern Adventist University complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.Thisappliestoalltermsandconditionsofemployment,including,butnotlimitedto,hiring,placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Posted by: Irene Lazarus

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