Food Service Designer

Clark Associates • Full-time • Lancaster, PA, US • 2w ago

Job Summary

The Food Service Designer position supports all Design Studio functions from managing multiple simultaneous projects to providing design assistance and troubleshooting solutions for designs. Develops design and construction packages including schematic layouts, design development, construction documents, specifications, spot rough-in utility drawings, etc. Coordinates with manufacturers through the design process to identify and effectively communicate clear design direction for a multitude of Food Service operations in a fast-paced environment. The Food Service Designer has a strong ability to operate independently however thrives in a Team environment to accomplish set goals.

Responsibilities

Supports Design Team and executes production on multiple projects simultaneously
Provides assistance, and troubleshooting solutions for multiple internal clients
Develops design and construction packages including but not limited to layouts, specifications, spot rough-ins and utility schedules for commercial kitchen designs
Coordinates manufacturer shop drawings for design implementation into active design documents
Advances our position within the marketplace through continuous design improvements and offerings
Collaborates in Team environment to develop process and design improvement initiatives
Engages in daily tracking of progress and show visibility of production on a daily/ weekly basis
Receives feedback and implements direction from Senior Level design team members

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Experience

Collaborates in Team environments and looks to achieve “Senior Level” accomplishments
Has minimum of 5 years of experience in Food Service Design
Must have strong organization skills and proven ability to excel in Team environments
College degree or Certification in Architecture is preferred however not required
Possess an analytical, and detailed personality with strong ambition to succeed
Experience successfully supporting client initiatives through design lifecycles
Has natural ability to see inefficiencies and strategize initiatives accordingly

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

Autodesk Revit experience (required)
Sketchup experience (preferred not required)
Enscape experience (preferred not required)
Microsoft Office experience (required)
Strong communication skills are a must
Team player that collaborates at a very high level
Minimum of 5 years experience in Food Service Design (required)

Company Overview

One of Clark’s specialty channels focusing on large equipment contract work, day-to-day resupply needs, foodservice design, and turnkey construction services.

Benefits