Director of Food & Farm-to-Table Services

Vogel

Dallas, Texas

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Agriculture, Allergies, Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Childcare, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Forecasting, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Dietary Management, Documentation, Early Childhood Education, Farm Management, Food Delivery, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Green Business, Health Department, Healthcare Reimbursement, Homeless Services, Inventory Management, Leadership, Licensing, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Menu Development, Menu Management, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, Nutrition, Nutritional Values, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Production Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulations, Reimbursement, Sanitation, ServSafe Certification, Servant leadership, Service Delivery, Staff Development, Stewardship, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Dallas, Texas

POSTED

8 days ago

Join Our Leadership Team and Nourish Young Lives at Vogel!

Are you a seasoned food service leader with a passion for nutrition, sustainability, and making a meaningful impact on children and families in need? Vogel, a leader in providing high-quality early childhood care and education to families experiencing homelessness, is seeking a dynamic Director of Food & Farm-to-Table Services to join our leadership team. As the Director of Food & Farm-to-Table Services, you'll provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all food service operations and our signature Farm-to-Table Garden Program across Vogel's campuses. From ensuring every child receives a nutritious, great-tasting meal to championing USDA CACFP compliance and integrating garden-grown produce into seasonal menus, this role is at the heart of Vogel's mission. If you're a servant leader who believes that nourishing children is foundational to changing their lives, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position, with a salary range on $65,000 - $91,250 per year.

What You'll Do

Food Service Leadership

Provide leadership for all food service operations across Vogel's campuses.
Ensure children receive nutritious, wholesome, visually appealing, and great-tasting meals.
Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, food safety, sanitation, and customer service.
Ensure meals and snacks are prepared and delivered accurately and on schedule.
Promote scratch cooking and maximize the use of fresh, Vogel-grown produce throughout seasonal menus.
Ensure safe preparation and delivery of meals for children with allergies and physician-directed special diets.
Foster positive dining experiences that encourage healthy eating habits.

Serve as Vogel's subject matter expert for USDA CACFP requirements.

Develop, implement, and maintain all food service policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance across every campus.
Maintain complete and accurate CACFP documentation and monitor reimbursement records and meal count accuracy.
Conduct routine internal compliance reviews and prepare for and lead all state and federal monitoring visits.
Train kitchen and classroom staff regarding CACFP requirements and correct deficiencies promptly.
Ensure compliance with USDA, Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Child Care Licensing, and Dallas County Health Department regulations.

Farm-to-Table Leadership

Supervise the Farm-to-Table Garden Coordinator and develop annual garden production plans.
Establish measurable seasonal production and harvest goals and coordinate planting schedules with menu planning.
Review harvest reports and production metrics and hold the Garden Coordinator accountable for production goals.
Maintain garden budgets and promote sustainable growing practices.
Collaborate with Early Childhood Education leadership to support age-appropriate outdoor learning opportunities connected to the gardens.

Menu Planning & Nutrition

Develop seasonal menus that balance nutrition, child preferences, operational efficiency, and budget.
Ensure menus meet USDA CACFP nutritional standards and coordinate menus around seasonal harvests.
Monitor student participation and meal acceptance and continuously improve menu quality and nutritional value.

Financial Stewardship

Develop and manage the annual Food Service and Farm-to-Table Garden budgets.
Monitor food costs, forecast purchasing needs, maintain accurate inventories, and negotiate with vendors.
Maximize USDA reimbursement opportunities and maintain cost-effective purchasing practices.

Leadership & Staff Development

Supervise all Food Service personnel and the Farm-to-Table Garden Coordinator.
Conduct regular coaching meetings and complete annual performance evaluations.
Develop staff through coaching, professional development, and cross-training.
Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive workplace culture aligned with Vogel's mission.

Organizational Collaboration & Community Engagement

Build and maintain positive relationships with food vendors, suppliers, and community partners.
Collaborate with Early Childhood Education, Family Support, Operations, and Facilities departments to improve service delivery.
Support volunteer activities in the kitchen and gardens while maintaining food safety and operational standards.
Represent Food & Farm-to-Table Services during organizational meetings, special events, donor visits, and community tours.

Who You Are

Education: You hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, or a related field (preferred).
Experience: You have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in food service operations, including supervising employees and managing departmental operations.
Compliance-Savvy: You have thorough knowledge of USDA CACFP regulations and reimbursement requirements, as well as working knowledge of Texas Child Care Licensing and Dallas County Health Department regulations.
Certified: You hold a current ServSafe Manager Certification or are able to obtain one.
A Financial Steward: You have demonstrated experience managing budgets, purchasing, and inventory in a food service environment.
A Leader: You are a servant leader with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills who builds teams through coaching, accountability, and genuine care.
Data-Driven: You have the ability to analyze operational data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Mission-Minded: You demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to treating every child and family with dignity and respect.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to perform duties associated with commercial kitchen operations.

Why Us?
Vogel is dedicated to providing top-notch early childhood programming for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, as well as their families, who have been affected by the traumatic effects of homelessness. By joining our team, you can play a pivotal role in positively impacting these children's lives during their crucial formative years. Together, we have the power to change their lives forever.

If you're ready to make a difference and bring your skills to a team that values hard work, reliability, and dedication, we'd love to hear from you!

Did this post spark something in you? Apply now and make a lasting impact with us!

About the Company

Vogel

Vogel Disposal Service was founded by Edward L. and Margaret Vogel in 1958 with a single truck. Since then, Vogel Disposal Service and its sister companies have grown to become among the largest independent providers of waste collection and disposal services in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The parent company, Vogel Holding, Inc., has expanded into a family of businesses that offer a wide range of environmental services.

In addition to residential waste collection, Vogel Holding provides a variety of commercial, industrial and specialty services through its family of affiliated companies. Additional environmental services include recycling, composting, landfill disposal, wood waste recycling and mulch sales, wastewater treatment, landfill gas reclamation and land survey services.

Members of the Vogel family are active in various waste industry associations and public-sector waste advisory committees. In May 2004, company founder Edward L. Vogel was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National Environmental Industry Association.

The Vogel companies have worked hard to establish an excellent reputation with businesses by providing professional, reliable service while handling their unique waste disposal needs. We also help keep our industrial customers compliant with regulatory waste codes by offering consulting services.

Whether you require a basic program of regular waste collection or need help with a complete commercial recycling program, Vogel Holding's courteous and knowledgeable personnel are just a phone call away. We are well known for providing reliable and cost-effective service, a reputation that has earned a loyal customer following.

"We take pride in the progress that our company has made over the years through the ongoing efforts of our family and our employees. We are especially grateful to our thousands of customers."

The Vogel Holding, Inc. Family of Businesses:

Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. (Mars, PA)
Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. is one of the largest independent providers of disposal services in Western Pennsylvania, offering residential, corporate, and industrial waste collection, recycling and container solutions.

Tri-County Industries, Inc. (Grove City, PA)
Tri-County Industries provides waste collection and recycling services to thousands of residents and businesses in multiple counties of Western Pennsylvania.

Valley Waste Service, Inc. (Beaver Falls, PA)
Valley Waste is an independent hauler offering regular collection and full recycling services for residential and corporate clients in Beaver County.

Ohio Valley Waste (Youngstown, OH)
Ohio Valley Waste provides waste collection and recycling to residential customers, retail and professional businesses and industrial clients in Eastern Ohio.

TC Recycling, LLC (Mars, PA)
TC Recycling, LLC provides recycling services for Vogel Disposal Service, Tri-County Industries and many other waste hauling companies.

Seneca Landfill (Evans City, PA)
Seneca Landfill is a cutting-edge facility serving the needs of customers throughout Western Pennsylvania and Ohio by accepting a wide range of non-hazardous waste.

Diamond Mulch, Inc. (Indianola, PA)
Diamond Mulch, Inc. is a locally owned and operated manufacturer of quality mulch and landscaping products, providing a variety of landscape supplies, wood waste recycling and waste removal services.

Lego V (Evans City, PA)
This state-of-the-art gas refinery converts landfill methane into clean, high-quality natural gas, which goes into the pipeline for direct use by consumers, local businesses and the Vogel fleet of CNG trucks.

Survey Tech (Evans City, PA)
Survey Tech offers site mapping, design and preparation for boundary lines, sanitary sewer planning, street and road planning, construction projects and more.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1958

WEBSITE

https://www.vogeldisposal.com/

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