What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Food Service position at Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY?
Director of Food Service Food Service Department- Full Time
Shift: Variable, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Join the Rescue Mission Team!
Lead With Purpose. Serve With Impact.
The Rescue Mission is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Food Service to lead our high-volume food service operations and help ensure that every meal served reflects dignity, care, and excellence.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working alongside their team, and is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals to individuals and families we serve. Our Food Services Department provides three meals per day, 365 days a year, and plays a critical role in supporting our mission.
What You'll Do
As Director of Food Services, you will provide both strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of the Food Services Program. Key responsibilities include:
Leading, supervising, and supporting food service staff and volunteers
Overseeing and actively participating in batch cooking and large-scale meal production
Ensuring meals are nutritious, well-balanced, and prepared in accordance with recognized dietary guidelines
Managing menu planning, inventory control, ordering, and food procurement
Developing and managing annual food service budgets and controlling costs
Ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, county health codes, and all applicable food service regulations
Coordinating dietitian-approved menus and regulatory documentation when applicable for programs subject to Department of Health oversight
Promoting a safety-first culture and maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment
Collaborating with organizational leadership to support operational excellence and continuous improvement
What Were Looking For
The ideal candidate is a servant leader who is both operationally strong and mission-driven. You bring:
Associate Degree in restaurant/food management or five to eight years experience in restaurant/food management operations required; Bachelor Degree preferred
Proven experience in high-volume or batch food service operations
Flexible schedule: weekend, evening, and on-call hours are necessary
Demonstrated leadership in supervising staff and volunteers
Strong skills in inventory management, ordering, and budget oversight
Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
The ability to balance hands-on kitchen work with administrative and leadership responsibilities
A commitment to treating all guests with dignity, respect, and care
Salary: $73,000 annually
Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change based on business needs, including meal service demands and operational requirements.
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
Shift: Variable, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Join the Rescue Mission Team!
Lead With Purpose. Serve With Impact.
The Rescue Mission is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Food Service to lead our high-volume food service operations and help ensure that every meal served reflects dignity, care, and excellence.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working alongside their team, and is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality meals to individuals and families we serve. Our Food Services Department provides three meals per day, 365 days a year, and plays a critical role in supporting our mission.
What You'll Do
As Director of Food Services, you will provide both strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of the Food Services Program. Key responsibilities include:
Leading, supervising, and supporting food service staff and volunteers
Overseeing and actively participating in batch cooking and large-scale meal production
Ensuring meals are nutritious, well-balanced, and prepared in accordance with recognized dietary guidelines
Managing menu planning, inventory control, ordering, and food procurement
Developing and managing annual food service budgets and controlling costs
Ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, county health codes, and all applicable food service regulations
Coordinating dietitian-approved menus and regulatory documentation when applicable for programs subject to Department of Health oversight
Promoting a safety-first culture and maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment
Collaborating with organizational leadership to support operational excellence and continuous improvement
What Were Looking For
The ideal candidate is a servant leader who is both operationally strong and mission-driven. You bring:
Associate Degree in restaurant/food management or five to eight years experience in restaurant/food management operations required; Bachelor Degree preferred
Proven experience in high-volume or batch food service operations
Flexible schedule: weekend, evening, and on-call hours are necessary
Demonstrated leadership in supervising staff and volunteers
Strong skills in inventory management, ordering, and budget oversight
Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
The ability to balance hands-on kitchen work with administrative and leadership responsibilities
A commitment to treating all guests with dignity, respect, and care
Salary: $73,000 annually
Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change based on business needs, including meal service demands and operational requirements.
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
Salary : $73,000