Dining Services Department Manager

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Aurora, CO

4d•$65,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Dining Services Department Manager oversees the food service program at a single recovery facility site. The manager ensures high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service while following facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies. The role includes leading and supporting the food service team, maintaining records and reports, conducting training and quality control, and performing the duties of a dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher when needed. The manager must maintain a sanitary environment, use protective gear and cleaning products safely, communicate effectively with facility and HCSG staff, and represent HCSG through courteous and cooperative interactions. The position requires two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision. A Food Protection Manager credential must be obtained within 14 days of employment, and Food Service Manager and Long-Term Care Food Service certifications must be obtained within 60 days. The employee must be able to perform repetitive tasks, work around food and cleaning products, and meet the stated physical demands. Residency within the service area is required.

Requirements

Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision.
Obtain Food Protection Manager (FPM) certification within the first 14 days of employment.
Obtain Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Basic computer skills, including maintaining records and completing reports such as web-based reporting.
Residency within the service area.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the food service program at a single site, maintaining food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
Follow facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies.
Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.
Maintain accurate records of income, expenditures, food supplies, personnel, and equipment using HCSG computer software.
Conduct staff training, quality control, and in-service sessions; perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed.
Communicate directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to HCSG staff.
Use protective gear, ensure safe mixing and use of cleaning solutions, and promptly report equipment needs or malfunctions.
Follow infection control, universal precautions, and handwashing procedures to maintain a sanitary environment.
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality and complete tasks on time.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Complete other duties as assigned.