Assistant Food Service Director

About Higher Education When it comes to on-campus dining, facilities services, sport arenas and conference center services, ARAMARK is the real head of the class. Partnering with close to 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail, and catering options, service and facilities for students, faculty and administrator. Our programs are second to none in their innovation, excellence and results. As part of our commitment, we are determined to build and develop the best team of professionals in the industry – people who aren't afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity. Assists the Food Service Director in establishing and maintaining systems and procedures in a Residential or Retail Operation. Level of impact is within own operation.  Key Responsibilities: · Manages a significant portion of unit's operation with the support of the Food Service Director. · Assists in unit forecast and unit accounting. · Ensures that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in respective areas are met. · Coordinates and supervises unit personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality and cost control as well as labor scheduling, staffing and employee training. · Assists with hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases of employees · Conducts period inventory; maintaining records to comply with ARAMARK, government and accrediting agency standards. · Coordinates activities with other internal departments, participates in management team meetings, interfaces with Vendors and key service users within client organization. · Student Advocacy. · Ensures standard of 90/10 rule is met Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Institutions Management, Foods and Nutrition or other related fields, plus a minimum of 2 to 3 years relevant experience (years of experience is greater for larger unit assignments). Ability to identify defects in the preparation and service of food and implement improved quality control procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, client's customers, and support staff. Ability to respond effectively to changing demands. Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.