Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Kennebunk, ME

12d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Food Service Director, also referred to as a Dining Services Director, to lead the dining department at a long-term care facility. The Department Manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The position requires following facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide quality dining services consistently. The director leads and supports the food service team, maintains records and reports, conducts training and quality-control activities, communicates directives, and helps perform food service duties as needed. The role also includes maintaining a sanitary and safe environment, following infection-control procedures, and interacting courteously with residents, guests, facility staff, and HCSG colleagues. Residency within the service area is required.

Requirements

An associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework, is preferred.
Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision is preferred.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification is preferred or may be required by state and county law.
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.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds; stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Work around food and cleaning products.
Have basic computer skills, including the ability to maintain records and complete required reports, including web-based reporting.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework.
Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.
Oversee the food service program at a single site, including food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
Follow facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies.
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 the duties of dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher 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-precaution, and handwashing procedures to maintain a sanitary environment.
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality, and complete tasks on time.
Represent HCSG through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Complete other duties as assigned.