Food Service Director I
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:
Bellevue, NE

Hiring Rate:
$25.769

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011066 Food Service Director I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-25-2024

Job Description:
Hiring rate: $28.769/hour ($25.769 Base + $3.00 differential=$28.769)

Under administrative direction, incumbent is responsible for overseeing a dietary department consisting of 26 staff, as well as managing all facets of a large food service operation.

The individual in this position directs the preparation and serving of food by all employees; inspects the food received and served. Plans meals and therapeutic diets as to quality, quantify, and nutritional value; plans all menus including special diets. Conducts weekly inspections of dining rooms and kitchen; responsible for sanitation and safety concerns; sees to repair of all food service equipment. Prepares food service budget; trainers, orients, supervises, and evaluates all subordinates and new personnel; keeps records of scheduled vacation and sick leave and all other personnel actions. Maintains master schedule and ensures adequate staffing levels.

This position requires knowledge of all food service techniques and management principles. Ability to plan menus, train and supervise the work of others; communicate effectively both within the department and in a collaborative way with other building leaders, requires a high level of decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of a dietetic technician program approved by the American Dietetic Association; OR Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition; OR Graduate of a dietetic assistant program approved by the American Dietetic Association, qualifying for certification by the Dietary Manager's Association; OR Successful completion of a food service management course at an accredited university, community college, or technical college who curriculum meets at least the minimum requirements of any of the programs described above, whether or no formally approved by the entities named above.


Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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