Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Arlington, VA

11d•$60,000 - $70,000

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 and ensures high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The director follows facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide quality dining services. The position requires leading and supporting the food service team, maintaining operational records, training staff, communicating with facility stakeholders, and helping with food service duties as needed. The role also involves maintaining sanitary and safe working conditions, adhering to infection-control procedures, and consistently completing assigned tasks. Offered pay is USD $60,000–$70,000 per year; the posting also notes that offered hourly rates are determined by applicant qualifications, experience, education, facility needs, and other operational considerations.

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 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.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Able to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and work around food and cleaning products.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to maintain records and complete 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 and county law.

Responsibilities

Oversee the food service program at a single site, including 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.