Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group•Elizabethtown, KY

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is hiring a Food Service Director, also referred to as a Dining Services Director or Department Manager, 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 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 leads and supports the food service team, maintains department records and uses HCSG computer software, conducts staff training and quality control, and communicates directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators. The director may perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed. The role also requires following infection-control and sanitation procedures, using protective gear and cleaning solutions safely, and reporting equipment needs or malfunctions. The employer lists medical, dental, and vision benefits, free telemedicine, paid holidays and vacation, a 401(k), financial wellness resources, a prescription discount program, employee assistance programs, training and development, employee recognition, an employee stock purchase plan, and nationwide transfer opportunities. Some benefits are not available in Arkansas.

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.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds; 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 required 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee the food service program at a single site, ensuring food quality, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
Follow facility menus, 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, handwashing, and sanitation procedures.
Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality, and complete tasks on time.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers, client staff, residents, and guests.
Complete other duties as assigned.