Food Service Director

Confidence Management Systems•Philadelphia, PA

12d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Food Service Director for a skilled long-term care facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The director oversees dining operations and ensures exceptional food service delivery, with a strong background in food service healthcare management. The employer will provide sanitation certification if the employee is not already Serve Safe Certified.

Requirements

Current ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire; certification will be provided if needed.
Minimum 2–3 years managing a food service department in a long-term care facility, hospital, or healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of large-scale and therapeutic food preparation.
Solid leadership and supervisory skills.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, Outlook email, Microsoft Office, Meal Tracker, and OnCare.

Nice To Haves

Certified Food Manager certification preferred.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Schedule and assign staff; prepare and process department payroll and new-hire paperwork.
Ensure the food service department operates within established budgetary guidelines.
Order and purchase supplies.
Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and the survey inspection process.
Train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards and regulatory requirements.
Oversee sanitation and cleaning of the kitchen, storage and dining areas, and equipment.
Perform other job-related duties.