0000 Facility - Director Food and Nutritional Services
Little Creek Behavioral Health•Conway, AR
About The Position
The Director Food and Nutritional Services is responsible for the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages. The role provides operational direction and information needed to determine policies related to nutritional care for people receiving services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six or more years of experience in a food services role.
- Four or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity in food services.
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
- Complete the coursework and pass the examination for Certified Dietary Manager, or be actively pursuing the license or certification, where required by the state and facility.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Manage staff, including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication, to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
- Orient, train, and evaluate staff according to facility policies and standards.
- Understand policies and their impact on the department’s daily operations.
- Ensure menus served are nutritionally adequate and well received.
- Identify and report to the dietitian problems in implementing care plans or special diet orders.
- Be responsible for or assist the dietitian with establishing or revising dietary policies and menus.
- Determine department budget requirements and review or approve expenditures.
- Establish department policies and procedures.
- Observe and analyze work processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Check the quality and quantity of supplies received and follow up on discrepancies.
- Check incoming food and supplies for quality, correct amount, and correct price, and direct storage of received goods or equipment.
- Manage documentation and costs.
- Supervise use of standardized recipes for food preparation.
- Plan and assist in preparing special meals for events.
- Direct and assist with departmental cleaning not performed by housekeeping.
- Direct and supervise managers or supervisors assigned to assist with food service support for the facility.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
High school or GED
