Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Mesquite, TX

13d•Onsite

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 Department Manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. The role requires following facility menus, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to provide consistent, quality dining services. The director leads and supports the food service team, maintains operational records using HCSG computer software, trains staff, conducts quality control and in-service sessions, and performs dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed. The position also involves communicating directives to HCSG staff, maintaining a sanitary and safe environment, reporting equipment needs or malfunctions, and representing HCSG positively in interactions with residents, guests, client staff, coworkers, and supervisors. The position requires residency within the service area, compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies, and the ability to perform repetitive tasks and work around food and cleaning products. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.

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.
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 using web-based reporting.
Residency within the service area is required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including coursework in food service or restaurant management.
Two years of experience in quantity food production or service and personnel supervision.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification, unless required by state or 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 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 and ensure cleaning solutions are mixed and used safely.
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, coworkers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.