AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to immediately hire to fill the role of Food Service Director/Chef at St. Vincent St. Mary High School in Akron, OH.
This is a great position for a culinarian to have a work/life balance because this is a Monday - Friday day-shift position with summers off.
Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation.
Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service, and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to every day.Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as the main communicator and day-to-day client contact, fostering positive client relationships and ensuring excellence in service and quality of products.
Plan, organize, and direct the work of team members engaged in the procurement, storage, preparation, and serving of food for this multi-operation location.
Provide leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met.
Prepare and maintain budgets including purchasing and staffing expenditures.
Approve food orders and ensure a proper level of inventory to meet demand and minimize cost and waste.
Routinely monitor budget compliance and recommend changes as needed to maintain operational quality.
Take part in interviewing, selecting, managing, and developing team members.
Lead, conduct, and participate in meetings/presentations; provide leadership and direction for timely decisions.
Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and encourage team members to collaborate.
Requirements: 3 or more years of food service management experience.
A background as a chef or trained in culinary arts.
Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams to achieve desired results.
Proficiency with financial aspects for the role, from budgeting to interpreting results and interacting with the management team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to conduct high-level client meetings and presentations for quarterly reviews.
Strong working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Willingness and desire to take an involved, hands-on approach with leading the business.
Personal characteristics that include: self-motivation, high levels of energy and enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
Benefits: AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty, and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following: A family culture and atmosphere.
Competitive compensation.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members.
401(k) with generous company match.
Paid vacations and holidays.
Immense training and growth opportunities.
Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!We conduct pre-employment drug testing.
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