Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Richmond, VA

6d•Onsite

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, effective inventory management, food safety, and strong customer service. The director follows facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide consistent dining services. The role includes leading and supporting the food service team, maintaining records, conducting training and quality control, communicating with client and facility personnel, and helping with dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher duties when needed. The position also requires following sanitation and infection-control procedures and reporting equipment needs or malfunctions. Residency within the service area is required. The stated pay range is USD $56,000–$58,000 per year, with offered hourly rates determined based on applicant qualifications, experience, education, and facility-specific considerations. HCSG describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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.
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.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership.
Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds; 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.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification is preferred, or may be required by state and county law.
May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.

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 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.
Effectively communicate directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to HCSG staff.
Use protective gear, handle cleaning solutions safely, 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.