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The Food Service Team Member is a key part of the camp experience, ensuring campers and staff enjoy nutritious, delicious meals in a safe, clean environment. This role requires teamwork, efficiency, and a commitment to health and safety standards while creating meals that fuel happy campers. Our food service team members serve as seasonal team members May - August between 20-39hrs a week Sunday-Friday.

Meal Preparation and Service:

• Assist in preparing and serving meals according to the camp’s menu and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are appealing, nutritious, and served on time for large groups.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with other kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Communicate effectively to meet meal schedules and adapt to changing needs.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper storage, handling, and cleaning procedures.
• Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are clean and well-maintained at all times.

Camper and Staff Experience:

• Create a positive dining environment focused on camper happiness and satisfaction.
• Accommodate special dietary needs or allergies with care and professionalism.

Kitchen Maintenance:

• Participate in dishwashing, cleaning, and other maintenance tasks to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Monitor and report inventory needs for food and kitchen supplies.

• Required:
  
  • Experience in food preparation, catering, or a similar role.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Preferred:
  
  • Experience working in a camp, school, or other group dining setting.
  • Familiarity with special dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, vegetarian, gluten-free).
• Key Traits:
  
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Positive attitude and commitment to creating a welcoming dining experience.
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic situations and handle high-pressure moments with grace.

• Be part of a fun, mission-driven camp community.
• Meals provided during camp sessions.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the camper experience.
• YMCA membership and program discounts

Ready to join a team that fuels the fun at camp? Apply now and bring your energy and skills to our dynamic kitchen!

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Immediate Opening for Food Services Director

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.  We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

The Food Services Director is responsible for the preparation and serving of all meals. The Food Service Director manages the food service production and delivery system, including purchase and inventory of food and supplies. The Food Service Director will ensure conformance with food quality, nutrition, and productivity standards. The Food Service Director will train, manage and supervise food service staff, practice time management techniques, and ensure the highest possible customer satisfaction.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following;

CORE JOB DUTIES:

• Direct the expenditure of the food service budget.
• Ensure that the food service operates within established budgetary guidelines.
• Assign, direct and supervise food service workers.
• Assist in the hiring, transfer, promotion, demotion, or dismissal of food service workers.
• Follow proper receiving, storage, and preparation techniques to ensure that all food items are maintained at a high quality until consumed.

OTHER REQUIRED TASKS:

• Plan, implement, and review all breakfast and lunch menus.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Prepare all local, state and accreditation reports as directed or required.
• Implement strategies to create an atmosphere that will attract and retain customers.
• Understand and implement safety procedures as required
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year in a supervisory position, or the full-time equivalent, as a food service supervisor in a health care facility in consultation with a dietitian; or trained and experienced in food service supervision and management through military service programs with experience as described above
• Current ServSafe Certification required
• Current CPR & Basic First Aid Required

Position Competencies

• Proficiency in building revenue and manage budget, including cost controls, with regards to food, beverage and labor.
• Demonstrate the proficiency and knowledge to create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management.
• Ability to lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.  We invite you to learn more about us at our website! 

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions, and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women, and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

The Food Services Director is responsible for the preparation and serving of all meals. The Food Service Director manages the food service production and delivery system, including purchase and inventory of food and supplies. The Food Service Director will ensure conformance with food quality, nutrition, and productivity standards. The Food Service Director will train, manage, and supervise food service staff, practice time management techniques, and ensure the highest possible customer satisfaction.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

• Direct the expenditure of the food service budget.
• Ensure that the food service operates within established budgetary guidelines.
• Assign, direct, and supervise food service workers.
• Assist in the hiring, transfer, promotion, demotion, or dismissal of food service workers.
• Follow proper receiving, storage, and preparation techniques to ensure that all food items are maintained at a high quality until consumed.

Other Required Tasks:

• Plan, implement, and review all breakfast and lunch menus.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Prepare all local, state, and accreditation reports as directed or required.
• Implement strategies to create an atmosphere that will attract and retain customers.
• Understand and implement safety procedures as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year in a supervisory position, or the full-time equivalent, as a food service supervisor in a health care facility in consultation with a dietitian; or trained and experienced in food service supervision and management through military service programs with experience as described above
• Current ServSafe Certification required
• Current CPR & Basic First Aid Required

Position Competencies

• Proficiency in building revenue and manage budget, including cost controls, with regards to food, beverage, and labor.
• Demonstrate the proficiency and knowledge to create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management.
• Ability to lead, mentor, engage, and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching, and managing performance.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

Overview:

Seeking an exceptional Food Services Director to join our Palmer Lake, CO facility!

Starting Salary: $65-75k/yr Depending on Experience

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional food service leaders like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions of the U.S., and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery. To learn more about our mission and commitment, visit our website at

AtRecovery Village at Palmer Lake (PLR) we believe that any adult who struggles with drug and alcohol addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions can heal. Our accredited addiction treatment facility offers a continuum of rehab programs in a safe, supportive environment with compassionate care from medical and clinical professionals. Only 15 minutes from Colorado Springs and60 miles from Denver, The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake balances medical support with mental health counseling and recreational therapies in a scenic setting. Our 110-bed facility welcomes adults from all backgrounds, and offers personalized treatment programming to fit a variety of unique needs. Discover more at

We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.

When you join our team, you can expect:

• Competitive Starting Pay $5-75k/yr Depending on Experience
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee
• Matching HSA: Up to 1500/year company contribution
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• And much more!

The Food Services Director is responsible for the preparation and serving of all meals. This position manages the food service production and delivery system, including purchase and inventory of food and supplies. The Food Service Director will ensure conformance with food quality, nutrition, and productivity standards. They will train, manage and supervise food service staff, practice time management techniques, and ensure the highest possible customer satisfaction. Works effectively with the facility leadership team top ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties and other required tasks:

• Direct the expenditure of the food service budget
• Ensure that the food service operates within established budgetary guidelines
• Assign, direct and supervise food service workers
• Assist in the hiring, transfer, promotion, demotion, or dismissal of food service workers
• Follow proper receiving, storage, and preparation techniques to ensure that all food items are maintained at a high quality until consumed
• Plan, implement, and review all menus
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen
• Prepare all local, state and accreditation reports as directed or required
• Implement strategies to create an atmosphere that will attract and retain customers
• Understand and implement safety procedures as required
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR 3 years experience in Food Services
• Serv Safe Certification
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory position; OR the full-time equivalent, as a food service supervisor in a healthcare facility in consultation with a dietitian; OR trained and experienced in food service supervision and management through military service programs with experience as described above
• Proficiency in building revenue and manage budget, including cost controls, with regards to food, beverage and labor.
• Demonstrate the proficiency and knowledge to create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management.
• Ability to lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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Overview

Seeking an exceptional Food Services Director to join our team in Salem, OR!

Overview

Seeking an exceptional Food Services Director to join our team in Salem, OR!

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional leaders like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions of the U.S., and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery. To learn more about our mission and commitment, visit our website at .

Recovery Village Salem (RVS) . We are excited to announce our newest facility, The Recovery Village Salem, is scheduled to open in the Fall 2025! Discover more at .

We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.

When You Join Our Team, You Can Expect

• Competitive Starting Pay
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Teladoc access and visits
• Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• And much more!
  
  

• Direct the expenditure of the food service budget.
• Ensure that the food service operates within established budgetary guidelines.
• Assign, direct and supervise food service workers.
• Assist in the hiring, transfer, promotion, demotion, or dismissal of food service workers.
• Follow proper receiving, storage, and preparation techniques to ensure that all food items are maintained at a high quality until consumed.
• Plan, implement, and review all breakfast and lunch menus.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Prepare all local, state and accreditation reports as directed or required.
• Implement strategies to create an atmosphere that will attract and retain customers.
• Understand and implement safety procedures as required
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

• High School diploma or equivalent or 3 years experience in a food services capacity required.
• Minimum one year in a supervisory position required.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Proficiency in food reparation, regulation compliance and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Ability to work individually, with the supervision of cooks and other employees in the Food Service Department to improve the overall success of our kitchen.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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Position: Food Services Manager - Full Time

Are you looking to help lead a team and express your talents and creativity, while making a difference in the lives of others? Come join our Food Nutrition Service Team! NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities in a culinary environment in a healthcare setting.

Position Highlights:

• Assists the FNS Director in planning, directing, and supervising all FNS functions and partners with the exception of Director of FNS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR).
• Works with the Director of FNS, RDN, NDTR, Regional Dietitian, and Administrator and follows recommendations made.
• Has a thorough understanding of all regulations (local, state, and federal) which affect FNS including, but not limited to, patient care, sanitation, labor, fire, safety, and disaster and ensures continued compliance to these regulations.
• Assists in making food and supply purchases and for maintaining expense records.

Why NHC?

We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Experience:

• Must have or obtain an approved Sanitation Course certification, as required by NHC standards and per state regulations.
• Must have a sincere interest in foodservice & nutrition and enjoy working with the senior care living population and other healthcare patients.
• Must possess and use excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must have Healthcare Food Service Experience

Benefits:

• Earned Time Off
• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
• 401k with generous company contributions
• Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Advancement Opportunities

NHC HealthCare Charleston is located at 2230 Ashley Crossing Drive, Charleston, SC 29414

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/charleston/

EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

The Food Services Manager in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of food service departments within healthcare facilities, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, safe, and high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors. This role involves strategic planning and management of food preparation, menu development, and compliance with health and safety regulations to meet the unique dietary needs of diverse patient populations. The manager will lead and develop a team of food service staff, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes efficiency, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Additionally, the role requires budget management, inventory control, and vendor relations to optimize resources and maintain cost-effectiveness. Ultimately, the Food Services Manager plays a critical role in supporting patient care and wellbeing through exceptional food service management aligned with healthcare standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food service management, preferably within a healthcare or institutional setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and nutritional standards applicable to healthcare environments.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) credential.
• Experience with electronic food service management systems and inventory software.
• Familiarity with healthcare accreditation standards such as The Joint Commission or similar bodies.
• Advanced knowledge of specialized diets and therapeutic nutrition.
• Experience in budget management and cost control within a healthcare food service context.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and supervise all food service operations within the healthcare facility, including meal preparation, delivery, and sanitation.
• Develop and implement menus that meet nutritional guidelines and accommodate special dietary requirements of patients and staff.
• Manage, train, and evaluate food service personnel to ensure high performance and adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely procurement of quality ingredients and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and regulatory standards, including food safety protocols and healthcare facility policies.
• Prepare and manage budgets, control costs, and analyze financial reports to maintain operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to align food service practices with patient care plans and nutritional goals.
• Address and resolve any food service-related issues or complaints promptly to maintain high customer satisfaction.