Asst Food Service Director

$18,720 - $18,720/Yr

Elior North America - Jonesboro, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Jonesboro, GA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

As an Assistant Food Service Director at Elior North America, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the culinary, safety, sanitation, and operational functions within the corrections segment. This position is designed for an experienced and motivated individual who is ready to take on the challenges of managing a diverse team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and service. You will be responsible for recruiting, training, and retaining a large staffing team that includes chefs, cashiers, baristas, cooks, and catering teams. Your leadership will be essential in creating a professional, efficient, and profitable operation that meets the needs of our clients and the individuals we serve. In this role, you will ensure that the operation runs smoothly and that all employees are engaged and motivated to provide excellent service. You will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, fostering a positive work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration. Your ability to manage financial responsibilities will be key to the success of the operation, as you will be expected to maintain budgetary controls and ensure profitability. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of incarcerated individuals by providing them with nutritious meals and a sense of community during mealtimes.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training, and retaining a large staffing team, including chefs, cashiers, baristas, cooks, and catering teams.
• Ensuring that the operation delivers high quality food and friendly service.
• Ensuring that the business runs in a professional, efficient, and profitable manner.
• Demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills with all employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years' experience in a supervisory role.
• At least two years' foodservice experience.
• Proven track record of financial responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Nice-to-haves

• ServSafe Manager certification.
• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree.

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