Position: Food Service Manager

Salary: $60,500 - 69,495.00

Schedule: Core hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, with occasional weekends to meet the needs of the program and those served

Location: Homestead Area in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description:
Oversee all aspects of food service operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality delivery of meals. Manage daily workflows, staff performance, and inventory control to maintain exceptional service standards. Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including food safety, sanitation, and nutrition guidelines. Collaborate with wellness and nutrition committees to implement innovative menu options that meet diverse dietary needs. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Professional Skills:

1. Manage food service operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Implement innovative project management practices, introduce new menu items and preparation methods, and participate in Wellness and Nutrition Committees to enhance dining experiences while maintaining sound nutritional standards.
2. Develop and manage budgets with a focus on quality, cost control, and efficiency. Maintain records of meal production, labor hours, and expenses. Oversee procurement, inventory, and equipment maintenance to ensure smooth operations and compliance with quality standards.
3. Ensure compliance with all internal policies and external regulations, including food service standards, licensing, and School Nutrition Program guidelines. Influence team adherence to these standards and participate in credentialing and staff development.
4. Maintain required training and proactively seek opportunities for ongoing professional development.
5. Lead with a servant leadership approach, prioritizing professional growth and timely performance feedback. Set clear expectations, provide coaching, conduct observations, and support skill development through consistent performance plans. Manage conflict fairly and apply HR policies consistently. Foster effective communication by holding regular team meetings and maintaining open dialogue with staff.

Keywords: Nutrition Manager, Food Operations Manager, Food Safety Supervisor, Food Service Leadership, Nutrition Program Supervisor, Food Service Compliance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Allegheny County Food Handler’s Certification required
• Associates Degree Required, Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• State PA criminal, FBI, and PA child abuse clearances required.
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid PA Drivers License with clean driving record
• ServSafe Certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years experience in food service management in an congregate setting.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communications experience/skills required.
• Proficient in the use and application of Microsoft Office software programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Continuously requires walking, standing, and repetitive wrist/hand movement (3/4 - 4/4 of the work day)  Often requires stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds (1/4 - 1/2 of the work day).  Regularly requires pushing/pulling (1/2 - 3/4 of the workday).  Seldom requires sitting (0 - 1/4 of the work day).  Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate with co-workers and stakeholders in person and via telephone. Free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances.  Driving is required.  Continuously works inside in areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated.  Some fluctuation in temperature. 

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

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Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE