Director Food and Nutritional Services

Acadia Healthcare • Conway, AR

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About The Position

Responsible for the daily operation of departments that prepare and serve food and beverages. Provides operational direction and information needed to determine policies related to nutritional care for people receiving services. Oversees staff, menus, budgets, supplies, food preparation, documentation, cost management, and departmental operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six years of experience in a food services role.
• At least four years of supervisory experience in food services.
• ServSafe Certification or a similar food safety certification where required by the state and facility.
• Where required by the state and facility, completion of the coursework and a passing score on the Certified Dietary Manager examination, or active pursuit of the license or certification.

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 support effective and efficient department operations.
• Provide staff orientation, training, and evaluation in accordance with facility policies and standards.
• Understand department policies and their impact on daily operations.
• Ensure menus are nutritionally adequate and well received.
• Identify and report problems with implementing care plans or special diet orders to the dietitian.
• Establish or revise dietary policies and menus, independently or with the dietitian.
• 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 received supplies and follow up on discrepancies.
• Check incoming food and supplies for quality, quantity, and price, and direct storage of received goods or equipment.
• Manage documentation and costs.
• Supervise the use of standardized recipes in 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 facility food service support.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED