Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group•Clinton, MS

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About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is seeking a Food Service Director, also referred to as a Dining Services Director, to lead the dining department at a long-term care facility. The role oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality standards, effective inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The Director follows facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide consistent, quality dining services. The position leads and supports the food service team, maintains accurate operational records, and conducts staff training and quality-control activities. The Director may perform the duties of a dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher as needed. The role also requires safe food-service and cleaning practices, effective communication with facility and HCSG personnel, reliable attendance, and courteous interactions with residents, guests, and 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 or 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.
Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Be able to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Be able to 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, unless required by state or county law.

Responsibilities

Oversee the food service program at a single site, including food quality, inventory, food safety, and customer service.
Follow facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies.
Lead and support the food service team in meeting 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-precaution, 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, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.