Food Services Manager

The Willows (Fletcher, NC) at Red Oak Recovery is located just outside of Asheville N.C. We provide a trauma-informed clinical addiction treatment center for adult women. We strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment where women can focus on their recovery and begin a journey to a new chapter in their lives. Our kitchen staff provides nutritious and exciting dishes inspired by cultures from around the world. We take great pride in feeding our clients.

Our nutrition team is an important part of our program. From making a client feel welcome with their first meal, supporting each clients’ dietary needs, to offering thoughtful holiday meals and providing classes to share the joy of cooking. We are seeking a Food Services Manager to join our team. The right candidate will be personable and dependable and must be comfortable working as part of a team. This position is responsible for the preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 30-80 people.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Oversee meal preparation (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Ability to accommodate special dietary needs and maintain targeted client nutritional goals
• Implementation and oversight of food safety standards according to the Department of Environmental Health and SERV Safe guidelines
• Manage food and supplies inventory
• Manage and oversee food services budget
• Ensure Red Oak Recovery is providing top notch food service to its clients and staff
• Oversee recruiting, hiring and training all kitchen staff
• Supervise kitchen staff
• Development and implementation of kitchen systems that promote efficiency and support a therapeutic environment for our clients

Minimum Qualifications:

• SERV Safe certified
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the food service industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in culinary field
• Able to lift 40 lbs. comfortably
• Clear communication skills
• Create a positive kitchen environment
• Prioritize the therapeutic and healing experience of our clients

Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance with Telemedicine options available to full-time employees after 30 days
• Vision & Dental insurance available to full-time employees after 30 days
• Voluntary Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage and Hospital Indemnity Insurance options
• Retirement 401k
• Employee provided Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program provided to promote employee wellness and a variety of services
• Desirable PTO/SICK plan
• Employee discounts through local retailers

Red Oak Recovery does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Red Oak Recovery complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.