Director of Food Service

Director of Food Service – Food Service Department- Full Time
Shift : Variable, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Salary: $73,000 annually

Lead With Purpose. Serve With Impact.

The Rescue Mission is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Food Services 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 We’re 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: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Schedule is subject to change based on business needs, including meal service demands and operational requirements.

Working at the Rescue Mission is a chance to have more than just a career. It is a chance to be part of a team that makes a difference every day. Our Mission and Values are practiced in our day-to-day actions throughout the organization. The Rescue Mission has been changing lives for more than 130 years with around the clock services providing help for today and hope for tomorrow.