Assistant Director of Food Service

Overview

Assistant Director of Food Service – Full Time – Food Services

Schedule:

Fridays-Mondays 7:00am-5:30pm
Rate of pay: $62,353.20 Annually
Join the Rescue Mission Team! The Rescue Mission is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Food Service to work on our Main Campus in Syracuse. The Assistant Food Service Director supports the leadership and operations of the Food Service program at the Rescue Mission, ensuring high-quality, safe, clean, and guest-centered meal service. Under the direction of the Director of Food Service, this role assists in supervising kitchen staff, supporting meal preparation and cooking, compliance and food safety standards, coordinating food production, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations in alignment with the organization’s mission and values.

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and evaluation of staff and volunteers, while maintaining adequate staffing levels and a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Support daily meal preparation and cooking, assist with menu planning using donated and purchased ingredients, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Oversee food production and service quality, promote proper food handling practices, and maintain a clean and organized facility.
• Manage inventory and donations, integrate donated goods into meal preparation, and support donor engagement through accurate record-keeping.
• Foster a respectful, safe, and welcoming environment for all guests, contribute to staff development, and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain regular, reliable in-person attendance and a commitment to safety, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Associate degree in restaurant/food service management or equivalent experience;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years experience in food service operations, with leadership responsibilities preferred.
• Experience in institutional or high-volume food preparation strongly desired.

Fridays-Mondays 7:00am-5:30pm

$62,353.20 Annually

• Competence in large-scale meal planning and execution
• Understanding of health and safety regulations for food service environments
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-focused kitchen setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or kitchen management systems
• Commitment to providing respectful and high-quality service to all guests
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving capability in a dynamic setting
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and professional under pressure

Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values are practiced in our day-to-day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years with around the clock services providing help for today and hope for tomorrow.

We are proud to offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time off, Group and Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability and more!