Food Service Director - Chicago, IL

The ARAMARK Education Division provides food service management to over 400 school districts representing more than 2,900 K-12 public and private schools throughout the United States. We help improve the overall educational and work experience of students, faculty, and staff by increasing student meal participation, providing nutrition awareness, improving services, boosting student satisfaction, and achieving cost reductions.



As a Food Service Director within the ARAMARK Education Division you will have the ability to deliver numerous advantages to your client. The opportunity to work with National purchasing agreements with branded partners and distributors, best-in-class culinary solutions, and unparalleled marketing and nutrition education programs will give you the strategic advantage to help grow your business.



RESPONSIBILITIES:


Oversee daily foodservice operations in a unit.


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.


Assist in unit forecast and unit accounting.


Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met.


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.


Daily interaction with the client and client's customers and/or employees.

The continued success of our dynamic business depends heavily on the Food Service Director's business acumen and leadership capabilities combined with the ability to execute on ARAMARK's growth strategies.


Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Institutions Management, Foods and Nutrition or other related fields
Minimum of two to five years of relevant experience (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 is essential for success in this role.
The ability to identify defects in the preparation and service of food and implement improved quality control procedures as well as to communicate effectively with clients, client customers and support staff is required.
Responsible for responding effectively to changing demands.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is required.
P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.

An outstanding compensation and benefits package as well as excellent opportunities for career growth can be expected. Join a team where you will have the opportunity to advance, thrive and grow professionally.