Food Service Director
About The Position
Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is seeking a Food Service Director, also referred to as a Dining Services 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 quality dining services. The position leads and supports the food service team, maintains operational records, conducts training and quality-control activities, and communicates directives from facility and client leadership. The director may perform dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher duties as needed. This role also requires consistent attendance, safe work practices, infection-control compliance, and courteous interactions with residents, guests, facility staff, and HCSG colleagues. Other duties may be assigned.
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.
- 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 the ability to maintain records and complete reports, including web-based reporting.
- Residency within the service area is required.
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, including 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, mix and use cleaning solutions safely, and 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.
- Represent HCSG positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Free telemedicine services starting on Day 1.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- 401(k).
- Earned wage access through PNC EarnedIt.
- Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking.
- Free prescription discount program.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Nationwide transfer opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
