Food Service Director

Food Service Director

Great Western Dining Service, Inc. is a forward‑thinking food service management company committed to exceptional cuisine and community connection.

We are seeking a Food Service Director to oversee operations at our Neosho County Community College location, ensuring quality nutritional services, a clean and safe environment, and compliance with regulations.

• Hire, evaluate, coordinate, motivate, monitor performance, schedule and supervise staff
• Conduct in‑service classes for all food service staff according to a posted schedule
• Plan, prepare, present and deliver all meals served within the property
• Maintain accurate budget, inventory and portion controls within guidelines set by the budget
• Maintain a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. to assure control of equipment and supplies
• Maintain a clean and orderly dining room
• Obtain and maintain Serv Safe/Food Handler's Permit
• Plan menus according to patterns described by law and through experience, ensuring menu plans are followed at all times
• Process diet changes and new diets received and cooperate in therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure compliance with physician orders
• Order all food within budget guidelines and maintain accurate inventories of food on hand
• Develop and implement culinary procedures that ensure food is ready on time and proper temperature levels are met
• Visit students regularly to determine special likes and dislikes in order to make the food service program individually tailored as much as possible
• Arrange for coverage of job duties within the department during employee absences through delegation or completion of duties
• Assist in the preparation of meals when necessary
• Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as assigned

• High school education or equivalent
• College courses or other education in food service and/or management preferred
• Completion of an approved course in quantity food purchasing, production, service and nutrition preferred
• Prior experience as a Food Service Director in a high quality hotel, resort, restaurant, or health care
• Ability to follow approved, standardized recipes and menus for regular and therapeutic diets
• Ability to make independent decisions without supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents and family members, staff and general public
• Ability to communicate directions to all levels of employees, both in writing and verbally
• Ability to use basic software programs to complete job functions

• Food: 1 year (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Required)
• Food & Beverage Management: 1 year (Required)
• Food Service Management: 1 year (Required)

• Continuous walking and other means of mobility up to 8 hours a day
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push/pull and frequently lift/move up to 30 pounds
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.