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DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE

Job Details

Phillips Dining Hall - Jackson, TN
Full Time
High School
None

Description

POSITION:                            Director of Dining Hall
DEPARTMENT:                   Food Service
REPORTS TO:                     CFO
CLASSIFICATION:                         Exempt

 

Position Summary: Assist management in overseeing the daily operations of food unit, production, or assist in the supervision of a large dining unit.

Essential Functions :

  • Responsible for opening and closing the building according to expectations of the management team.
  • Oversees setting up and breaking down of workstations.
  • Oversee the sanitation of workstations including floors, worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks, equipment, and utensils.
  • Oversees the cashiers on duty and ensure that they are properly trained and adhere to the cashier policy.
  • Responsible for cash handling, safe verifications, preparing deposits.
  • Oversees the cooking and preparation of food items for the day according to recipes and brand requirements.
  • Responsible for making sure the staff uses correct portions when preparing and serving items on the line.
  • Must have high -level product knowledge and ability to train the staff to effectively service the customer.
  • Ensure staff completes daily temperature logs.
  • Oversee the product merchandising, line displays , and distribution of marketing materials.
  • Delegate tasks to employees as necessary
  • Provide on-going coaching and performance feedback to staff members.
  • Assist managers with employee discipline sessions, attendance logs, and maintaining up to date contact information.
  • Inform management of escalating employee conduct issues.
  • Responsible for making sure the staff properly disposes of waste.
  • Responsible for making sure each station has taken samples of all food items on the line prior to serving the customers.
  • Greet customers as they enter and leave the location.
  • Ask customers about the quality of their service and handle any complaints (with assistance from the manager on duty) while maintaining a positive attitude and smile.
  • Oversee staffing during peak times of operation and deal with labor shortages as needed.
  • Assist managers with administrative tasks, scheduling, ordering and inventory responsibilities.
  • Ensures each station has the equipment and supplies needed to serve the customers.
  • Maintain a professional appearance.
  • Ensure uniform compliance of the staff members.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing all safety standards and assisting with STEP observations.
 
  • Able to follow detailed written and verbal directions.
  • Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time, up to 6 hours.
  • Perform other requests and assignments as requested by management.
  • Maintain positive interaction with co-workers and customers so that efficient and quality service is provided to our customers.
  • Be aware of customer needs, assist when possible or refer them to a shift manager who can assist with their requests.
  • Share the responsibility for a safe work environment with your team.
  • Work safely, stay alert, practice good housekeeping, remove potential hazards and follow all established safety regulations.
  • Report all incidents/accidents while working to your manager immediately.
  • Understand all safety regulations of your operation including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • 1 year of supervisory experience.
  • Prior experience in the food service industry.
  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Great customer service and communication skills.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment promote teamwork.
  • Ability to use confidential information in an appropriate manner and protect employee privacy.
  • Ability to manage people and have accountability for company assets.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively use problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to quickly learn new technology systems.
  • Previous supervisory experience or experience in the food service industry.
  • Able to lift, carry, push and pull objects up to 40 lb.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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