Food Service Director

Fuel Great Connections

Come lead Food Services at a Northern Nevada non-profit that is building healthy futures for children in the community.

As the Food Services Director with Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, you'll manage the food program for the organization, including large-scale cafeteria kitchens at three locations and more than a dozen sites serving food to children across Reno-Sparks and Northern Nevada. This management includes maintaining food quality and service standards, as well as personnel management and grants reporting, by:

• working with the VP of Business Operations to achieve strategic and revenue goals;
• coaching and motivating staff to support culture, engagement, and retention efforts;
• and reviewing, implementing and tracking all requirements for CACFP, SFSP, and NSLP grants.

In exchange, our organization offers extensive benefits:

• We offer all full time employees 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans. All full time employees also receive complimentaryShort Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage.
• When we say we fuel great connections and build great futures, we don't just mean for the students; as a member of our team, you'll strengthen your future as well through annual tuition reimbursement and a 7% pension plan.
• Free or reduced cost child care is also offered, subject to availability.

We will need some qualifications from you, including:

• A high school diploma or GED,
• at least five years of experience in varied kitchen positions,
• and at least two years of experience in institutional or multi-location food programs.

In addition, we will give preference to candidates with:

• A college degree or some college coursework,
• direct experience planning or overseeing a food management program,
• and/or experience supervising employees.

As part of your role as our Food Service Director, you will also:

• Assist in the development and management of the department budget.
• Oversee, manage, and update all vendor contracts for all locations.
• Work with FOOD SERVICE locations in regards to inventory and ordering.
• Work with external parties and organizations to provide catering, including setting prices, and managing and tracking billing and invoicing.
• Attend weekend functions catered by Boys & Girls Club, as needed, including four major special special events annually.
• Stand in as Kitchen Manager at sites, as needed.
• Maintain the safety of our children and staff, and ensure an optimal experience for all.

This position is expected to travel outside of the Reno-Sparks area 4-5 days per month.

We have great leaders that can teach you leadership skills on the job, but there are some actions and goals that will make you more successful as Food Services Director with Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.

• You know that staff are key to organizational success, so you balance accountability and development for employees with positivity and encouragement.
• You love to give examples of your extreme organizational and problem solving skills.
• You want a balance of constructive feedback and autonomy from your supervisor.
• You believe that uniqueness should be celebrated and support including all persons, regardless of background or beliefs.
• You respect your team and communicate when you are experiencing difficulty meeting responsibilities.
• Experience with grant-reporting, particularly experience with CACFP, SFSP, and NSLP, is highly preferred.

As part of our commitment to child and member safety, there are some additional steps that all hires will be asked to complete.

• You will need to provide 3 professional references. 
• You will also be asked to complete a drug screen (for drugs that are illegal in the state of Nevada) and background check.

We have a commitment to being GREAT.

At Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, you'll have the opportunity to lead a great life, inspired by GREAT values: Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness. We are committed to practicing those values to create a fun, positive work environment where you can be sure you're making a difference!

For more about what makes the Boys & Girls Club or Truckee Meadows a great place to work, visit our employment page and view testimonials from our staff!