Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. • Horsham Township, PA

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About The Position

The Food Service Director leads the dining department at a long-term care facility and oversees the food service program at a single site. The role 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 director leads and supports the food service team, maintains records, conducts training and quality control, and may perform the duties of a dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher as needed. The position also requires effective communication with client managers, building occupants, administrators, HCSG staff, residents, guests, and coworkers, along with maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude and effectively communicate with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
• Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
• Work around food and cleaning products.
• Have basic computer skills to maintain records and complete required reports, including web-based reporting.
• 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.
• Reside 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.
• Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification, or certification as required by state and county law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the food service program at a single site, ensuring food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
• Follow facility menus, 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, safely mix and use 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.
• Represent HCSG positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, coworkers, client staff, residents, and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Free telemedicine services beginning on day one.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k).
• Access to earned wages through PNC EarnedIt.
• Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking.
• Free prescription discount program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Nationwide transfer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree