Food Service Director

Food Service Director

We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our Trio Community Meals team in West Palm Beach, FL. As a food service director, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal.

Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and cook meals according to the specified menu.
• Complete meal preparation and cooking in a timely manner to ensure meals are plated and delivered on schedule.
• Read and follow recipes accurately.
• Manage inventory ordering, assist with stocking shelves, take inventory, rotate stock, and monitor quality.
• Monitor and log equipment and food temperatures in accordance with FDA and food safety standards.
• Operate various kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, and season food for cooking, serving, and storage.
• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
• Confirm compliance with all sanitation, health, and safety standards.
• Complete all necessary training on allergies and food-borne illnesses.
• Maintain current food safety and handling certifications through additional training.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Collaborate closely with the program department to create a menu that addresses the dietary needs of our seniors while also meeting their expectations regarding taste, portion size, and quality.
• Participate in managing partnerships that may provide food donations, finding ways to incorporate donated items into the menu or distribute additional food to clients.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, effectively, and professionally, adhering to the highest quality standards.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities as needed.

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge of food preparation and existing health and safety standards.
• Ability to effectively manage, direct, and lead.
• Strong and effective communication abilities with staff, vendors, and volunteers.
• Problem-solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment.
• Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service.
• Time management strengths with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Ability to work in freezer, cooler and hot environments for long periods of time.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes.
• 1 year of experience in a supervisor or leadership role.
• 2+ years of experience as a chef.
• ServSafe Certified or equivalent.
• Compensation Range $65-70k/yr. dependent on experience + bonus potential.

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Trio-Community Meals: A career with Trio is a career spent focused on your community. From senior living to hospital and care facilities, Trio focuses on service to the most vulnerable members of your community. Each day, you can feel confident that the work you do has a real, meaningful impact on the people around you.

About Elior-North America: Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.