Food Service Manager

* Lead with Purpose, Serve with Excellence *

* Team Development * Bring Your Leadership to the Table *

 - Schedule is Mondays-Fridays 6:00AM-2:30PM/3PM - Occasional Evening and Weekend Support May be Needed - 

Are you a food service leader who loves bringing people together through great meals and strong teamwork? Do you believe that food service is about more than just what’s on the plate—that it’s about creating welcoming spaces, supporting one another, and putting people first?

We’re looking for a Food Service Manager to lead operations at our pediatric inpatient location and play a vital role in delivering exceptional service aligned with our Mission and Core Values.

If you’re ready to grow, inspire others, and make a real difference each day, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and bring your leadership to the table!

Key Responsibility Areas include but are not limited to:

Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily food service operations and workflow efficiency
• Supervise production functions including recordkeeping, temperature logs, and sanitation schedules
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP procedures, and school nutrition programs
• Manage procurement, inventory, and food cost controls
• Monitor departmental budgets and approve purchases
• Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate repairs and replacements
• Act as backup for Lead staff and Administrative Assistants when needed
• Maintain strong communication with internal departments and external clients

Service & Menu Coordination

• Plan and coordinate service plans and special events, including catering
• Collaborate with Registered Dietitians and the Director of Food & Nutrition Services on menu development
• Support implementation of special diets and nutrition requirements

Team Leadership & Development

• Schedule, supervise, and coach staff
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance evaluations
• Support hiring and onboarding of new team members
• Train staff on policies, procedures, and best practices
• Review and approve schedules, payroll, and exceptions
  
  

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Three to five years of experience in food service, including supervisory responsibilities, required.

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or food service management preferred.

• ServSafe or equivalent 8-hour food safety and sanitation certification required. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification preferred.

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred, along with experience in catering and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

• A combination of education and experience may be considered to provide equivalent knowledge and skills.

Why Work for Us?  

We Are Driven by Our Mission

Empowering people to live their best life.

We Have a Vision for Our Future

LifeScape will be an innovative organization, providing exceptional services and creative solutions for people with varied needs and complex care across their life span. Through collaborative partnerships, LifeScape will become a destination for research, and the development, implementation, and training of technology-based solutions to improve the lives of people we support.

We Lead with Shared Values

Integrity - Compassion - Respect - Safety and Wellbeing - Fiscal Responsibility - Excellence - Accountability

Note: Job postings are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

LifeScape is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.  

 LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program