DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICE

HIRING: Director of Food Services

Abraxas Academy, 1000 Academy Drive Morgantown, PA 19543

Position Summary

The Director of Food Services provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all dietary and food service operations within the facility. This role is responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets and resources, and maintaining high standards of food safety, nutrition, and service quality.

The Director oversees kitchen, service line, and dining operations while guiding supervisory and culinary staff to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant food service delivery. The position collaborates with executive leadership to support organizational goals, client needs, and program standards while promoting the mission, philosophy, and Seven Key Principles of care of the organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Operations
• Directs and oversees all food service operations for the facility, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality service delivery.
• Develops and implements long-term strategies for food service operations aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes and monitors performance standards, operational metrics, and service benchmarks to ensure continuous improvement.
• Oversees menu planning and nutritional standards in collaboration with applicable regulatory guidelines and organizational policies.

Staff Leadership and Organizational Development
• Provides leadership and supervision to food service managers, kitchen supervisors, and culinary staff.
• Oversees recruitment, hiring, training, professional development, and performance management of food service personnel.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the department.
• Ensures staff are trained in food safety, sanitation practices, and Safe Crisis Management techniques.

Financial and Resource Management
• Develops, manages, and monitors the food service department budget.
• Oversees purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement of food and equipment.
• Analyzes operational data and prepares reports related to staffing efficiency, food costs, and departmental performance.
• Implements cost control measures while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

Compliance, Safety, and Quality Assurance
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to food service operations.
• Establishes and maintains departmental policies and procedures in accordance with professional dietary standards and company guidelines.
• Oversees sanitation, food storage, preparation practices, and equipment maintenance to ensure safe and compliant operations.
• Monitors quality assurance programs to ensure consistent service delivery and adherence to regulatory standards.

Program and Facility Support
• Collaborates with facility leadership and program staff to support client needs and operational goals.
• Maintains the safety and security of clients, staff, and facility operations within food service areas.
• Supports the organization’s mission and promotes the Abraxas philosophy and Seven Key Principles of care.

Minimum Requirements

The following educational qualifications are acceptable for this position:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a related field with at least five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in food service operations preferred; OR
• Associate’s degree or at least 60 college credits with seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in food service management, including supervisory responsibilities; OR
• High school diploma or GED with Certificate in Dietary Management and ten (10) years of progressive experience in institutional food service, including management experience.

Experience in institutional or correctional food service environments is strongly preferred.

Candidates must demonstrate extensive knowledge of food service production, dietary operations, administrative management, regulatory compliance, and personnel management.

Additional Qualifications
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Successful completion of criminal background clearances (Act 33, Act 34, applicable state clearances, and FBI clearance if required).
• Non-communicable diseases physical examination required.
• Valid driver’s license from the employee’s state of residence.
• Valid registered vehicle insurance if required for job duties.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software used for food service management, scheduling, reporting, and inventory control.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are consistent with those encountered in institutional food service environments, including kitchen operations, food preparation areas, storage facilities, and administrative offices. The position requires the ability to supervise operational areas and may involve extended standing, walking, and interaction with staff and clients.

About Company:

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.