Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Lansing, MI

19d

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Food Service Director to lead the dining department at a long-term care facility. The role oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The director follows facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide quality dining services. The position also includes supporting the food service team, maintaining records, conducting training and quality-control activities, communicating with facility contacts, and performing dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher duties as needed. The role requires compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies and residency within the service area. The employee must obtain Food Protection Manager certification within the first 14 days of employment, and Food Service Manager and Long-Term Care Food Service certifications within the first 60 days. A sanitation and safety course may also be required.

Requirements

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.
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.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and 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 and the ability to maintain records and complete reports, including web-based reporting.
Reside within the service area.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred.
Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision preferred.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification preferred, or as required by state and county law.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

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 dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed.
Communicate directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to HCSG staff.
Use protective gear and ensure safe mixing and use of cleaning solutions; 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.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.