Food Services Director

Immediate Opening for Food Services Director

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance use or mental illness.

The Food Services Director is responsible for the preparation and serving of all meals. The Food Service Director manages the food service production and delivery system, including purchase and inventory of food and supplies. The Food Service Director will ensure conformance with food quality, nutrition, and productivity standards. The Food Service Director will train, manage and supervise food service staff, practice time management techniques, and ensure the highest possible customer satisfaction.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following;

• Direct the expenditure of the food service budget.
• Ensure that the food service operates within established budgetary guidelines.
• Assign, direct and supervise food service workers.
• Assist in the hiring, transfer, promotion, demotion, or dismissal of food service workers.
• Follow proper receiving, storage, and preparation techniques to ensure that all food items are maintained at a high quality until consumed.
• Plan, implement, and review all breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Prepare all local, state and accreditation reports as directed or required.
• Implement strategies to create an atmosphere that will attract and retain customers.
• Understand and implement safety procedures as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent or 3 years experience in a food service capacity.
• Minimum one year in a supervisory position, or the full-time equivalent, as a food service supervisor in a health care facility in consultation with a dietitian; or trained and experienced in food service supervision and management through military service programs with experience as described above.
• Current Serv Safe Certification required.
• Current CPR & Basic First Aid required.
• All other licenses and / or certifications as required by the state.

If located in the State of New Jersey:
Graduates of a course providing 90 or more hours of classroom instruction in food service supervision approved by the New Jersey Department of Education.

• Proficiency in food preparation, regulation compliance and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Ability to work individually, with the supervision of cooks and other employees in the Food Service Department to improve the overall success of our kitchen.
• Proficiency in building revenue and managing budget, including cost controls, with regards to food, beverage and labor.
• Demonstrate the proficiency and knowledge to create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management.
• Ability to lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

• Pay: Starting at $70,000/yr, based on experience.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay.
• Retirement: 401K + match.
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telemedicine MDLive.
• Matching HSA: up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
• Employee Referral Bonus: you can earn up to $4,000.
• Travel Concierge, Life Mart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program.