Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

The Food Service Director leads the dining department and oversees the food service program at a single long-term care facility. The role is responsible for maintaining high food quality standards, managing inventory, ensuring food safety, and providing customer service while following facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies. The Director leads and supports the food service team and may perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed.

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 as required by state and county law.
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.
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 using 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.
Oversee the site food service program, including food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
Follow facility menus, applicable regulations, and HCSG policies.
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 and ensure cleaning solutions are mixed and used safely.
Report equipment needs or malfunctions promptly.
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.