Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Andover, MA

14d•$72,000 - $77,000

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 consistent dining services. The position includes leading and supporting the food service team, maintaining accurate operational records, training staff, performing quality control, and communicating effectively with client managers, administrators, building occupants, and HCSG staff. The director may perform the duties of a dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher as needed. The role also requires safe use of protective gear and cleaning solutions, adherence to infection-control and sanitation procedures, and reporting equipment needs or malfunctions. The offered annual salary range is USD $72,000 to $77,000. Rates are determined based on applicant qualifications, experience, education, facility needs, and operational considerations. Residency within the service area is required. HCSG states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

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 required by applicable state and 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.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods and perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Basic computer skills, including maintaining records and completing reports such as web-based reports.
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 and county law.

Responsibilities

Oversee the food service program at a single site, maintaining 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 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.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Complete other duties as assigned.