Food Service Director
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 high food quality, 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 department records, conducts training and quality-control activities, and communicates directives to staff. The position may also require performing the work of a dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher. The employee must follow infection-control and safety procedures and maintain professional, cooperative interactions with residents, guests, facility staff, and HCSG colleagues.
Requirements
- Must obtain Food Protection Manager (FPM) certification within the first 14 days of employment.
- Must 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.
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Able to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
- Able to work around food and cleaning products.
- Basic computer skills, including maintaining records and completing reports such as web-based reports.
- Residency within the service area is required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including coursework in food service or restaurant management.
- Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision.
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification, unless required by state and county law.
- Completion of an approved sanitation and safety course.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the food service program at a single site, ensuring food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
- Follow facility menus, applicable 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 the duties of a dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
- Free telemedicine services starting on day one.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- 401(k).
- PNC EarnedIt access to earned pay.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
