Food Service Director II

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This level is responsible for planning and directing all food service activities from menu planning to food preparation for a food service operation.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Apply food service principles, practices and methods governing food preparation activities such as food handling, proper storage and temperature control, cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils to comply with safety and sanitary standards.
• Comply with applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Operate various commercial kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, ovens, toasters, meat slicers, choppers, deep fryers, food processors, steam pots, blenders, and mixers.
• Prepare and cook a variety of food items by baking, frying, and broiling, gathering and measuring ingredients according to standardized menus/recipes and dietetic guidelines.
• May prepare requisitions for food items and other needed supplies.
• Attend Department approved training programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Food Service Director II

• Possession of a registered Dietitian or certified Dietitian/Nutritionist, or registered Dietetic, or certified Dietary Manager, or a Bachelor’s degree of Science or higher, or an Associate degree or higher in Food Service Management or related field.
• Possession of a Serve Safe Certification.
• Three years experience in food service management such as prioritizing and organizing food service activities, large-scale menu planning, pricing and cost control, procurement and inventory control.
• Three years experience in proper safety, storage and sanitation standards for food items.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Writing Exercise: A writing exercise will be given at the time of interview.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:
Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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