Food Service Director

Homewood Living Frederick•Frederick, MD

About The Position

The Food Service Director provides overall direction and leadership for the Food Service Department, working closely with the Executive Food Service Director on food service delivery, nutritional care, and culinary development for restaurant and banquet services. The role oversees departmental operations, nutrition and menu standards, purchasing and inventory coordination, resident engagement, and the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of dietary co-workers. The position also carries out other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

Three years of food service management experience in a nursing facility, including banquet preparation and restaurant-style services.
A college degree or equivalent experience in foods or nutrition.
Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
Management ability, including written and verbal communication, reasoning, and coaching skills.
Understanding of management, delegation, and motivational concepts.
Leadership, initiative, good judgment, and dependability.
High degree of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
Ability to stand and walk short distances intermittently during the work shift.
Ability to lift and transfer 30 pounds.
Computer skills.
Ability to work on their feet throughout an 8-hour shift and bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly while performing regular duties.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds frequently throughout the shift.
Ability to repeatedly push food tray carts.

Responsibilities

Keep information about residents, their conditions and families, and personnel matters confidential.
Comply with corporate and departmental policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
Ensure menus and departmental policies conform to nutritional standards, government regulations, and procedures, and understand care plans.
Coordinate with the Director of Purchasing on ordering, receiving, inventory control, and the availability of supplies and equipment.
Review resident diet information with the registered dietitian and discuss requests, changes, and inconsistencies with residents, staff, and nursing.
Visit residents to determine preferences and provide opportunities for participation in food service decisions.
Implement standardized recipes based on menus to provide high-quality, consistent food.
Recommend and implement food service department policies.
Manage, motivate, lead, and supervise co-workers who report to the position.
Ensure co-workers receive appropriate orientation, work assignments, and supervision.
Recruit, hire, train, discipline, and evaluate dietary co-workers.
Implement the sequence of workflow and proper methods and standards for dietary functions.
Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.