District Manager in Training - Dining Services

Healthcare Services Group•Belleville, IL

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a District Manager in Training for its Dining Services operations. The approximately 20-week program combines hands-on and computer-based training to prepare the associate to manage multiple accounts in an assigned territory in accordance with company policies and federal and state requirements. The role provides leadership, support, and guidance to staff; helps ensure dining-service quality, inventory, food safety, and customer-service standards; and may require performing the duties of a cook, prep cook, dietary aide, or dishwasher. The position includes weekly building tours with Account Managers, maintaining operational and financial records, reviewing reports and payroll matters, supporting employee processes, and acting as a liaison among facility administrators, Account Managers, and HCSG staff. The District Manager in Training supports safety, infection control, quality assurance, and staff training. Travel of up to 75% is required for account and facility visits and regional activities. The associate must be willing to relocate and live in the assigned market. The offered salary range is $70,000–$75,000 per year. HCSG describes a collaborative, structured environment with career development and leadership opportunities. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided and required for applicable functions. Employees must comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies as required by applicable state, local, or customer requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform routine, repetitive tasks daily.
Ability to complete regulatory compliance courses in sanitation and safety, identify issues, and implement necessary changes.
Ability to lead, direct, and support a team in a diverse environment.
Highly developed interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
Successful P&L and budgetary management skills.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a proven track record of growing accounts.
Submit to a Motor Vehicle Check and maintain a valid driver's license.
Basic computer skills, including web-based reporting.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies as required by state, local, or customer requirements.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds; stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods; and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around cleaning products.
Willingness to relocate and live in the assigned market.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in management or a related field preferred.
Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision desired.
Specialized training in Dining Services management and nutrition desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple accounts in an assigned territory according to company policies and procedures and federal and state requirements.
Perform the job assignments of a cook, prep cook, dietary aide, and dishwasher as necessary.
Provide leadership, support, and guidance to staff to ensure Dining Services quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer-service expectations are met.
Conduct weekly building tours with Account Managers to assess work quality and document findings using QCIs.
Maintain accurate records for income and expenditures, supplies, food, personnel, and equipment.
Run and review reports, approve payroll issues, review Employee Warning Notices, and assist with open enrollment by providing information and collecting applications and waivers as needed.
Act as liaison between building Account Managers, administrators, and HCSG staff, and communicate directives effectively to managers.
Use protective gear in appropriate functions and train staff in safe, proper mixing and use of cleaning solutions.
Address equipment or cleaning-product needs and malfunctions in a timely manner, and ensure established safety and quality standards are met.
Follow infection-control and universal-precaution policies, including proper reporting, isolation, and handwashing procedures.
Lead training, quality-control procedures, and in-servicing of housekeeping staff.
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
Represent HCSG positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, coworkers, and client staff.
Interact positively, pleasantly, and tactfully with residents, staff, and facility guests.
Travel to account and facility visits and participate in regional activities, as required; travel may be up to 75%.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental health plans, subject to state availability.
Free telemedicine and prescription discount program.
Training, education, and promotion-from-within career opportunities.
Free Employee Assistance Programs for employees and their families, including health, financial, and family services.
Employee recognition programs.
Going Beyond Assistance Fund for emergency, hardship, and disaster assistance to employees and their dependents or family members.
Paid holidays and vacation for eligible employees.
Early access to a portion of earnings through PNC EarnedIt.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan available to eligible employees after two years of service.
Nationwide transfer opportunities.