Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group•Danbury, CT

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is seeking 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 customer service. The director follows facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide consistent, high-quality dining services. The position leads and supports the food service team, maintains operational records, conducts staff training and quality-control activities, and communicates directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators. The director may perform the duties of a dietary aide, cook, or dishwasher as needed. The role also involves infection-control practices, safe use of cleaning products and protective gear, prompt reporting of equipment needs, reliable attendance, and courteous interactions with residents, guests, and colleagues. Other duties may be assigned. The posted pay range is USD $70,000–$75,000 per hour. HCSG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, free telemedicine services from day one, paid holidays and vacation, a 401(k), earned-wage access, financial wellness support, a prescription discount program, employee assistance programs, training and development, employee recognition, an employee stock purchase plan, and nationwide transfer opportunities.

Requirements

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.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods; perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
Work around food and cleaning products.
Basic computer skills, including maintaining records and completing required reports, including web-based reporting.
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.
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, or certification as required by state and county law.
Completion of an approved sanitation and safety course may be required.

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.
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 through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.