Food Service Director - Hospital
About The Position
Thomas Cuisine is seeking a hands-on Food Service Director to oversee culinary operations at Cody Regional Health in Cody, Wyoming. The role leads hospital food service for patients, staff, and visitors, with an emphasis on high-quality, nourishing, scratch-made meals and an excellent dining experience. The Director leads and develops the team and oversees sanitation, catering, inventory, purchasing, cost control, quality improvement, and infection control. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with annual compensation of $80,000 to $90,000 depending on experience and eligibility for a 10% bonus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in Food Services Technology, Hospitality Management, or Culinary Arts, or four years of culinary and operations-related experience.
- Five to seven years of direct food service operations management experience, including inventory and purchasing knowledge.
- Exceptional leadership skills and ability to drive operational excellence.
- Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Skill in change management and process improvement.
- Ability to uphold compliance and culinary standards.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, internet, and other computer programs.
- ServSafe certification and a State Food Handler Card.
- Ability to pass state and federal criminal background checks and a drug screen.
- Ability to provide work authorization documents.
Nice To Haves
- Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
- Director-level experience and scratch-cooking background in fine dining or country club settings.
Responsibilities
- Ensure exceptional client and customer satisfaction through efficient, cost-effective food service management.
- Oversee food service operations, including sanitation, quality improvement, infection control, and catered events.
- Lead and develop staff through training, coaching, and supervisory support.
- Apply knowledge of food and catering trends, with emphasis on quality, production, presentation, and cost control.
- Communicate effectively with management, clients, customers, and team members.
- Optimize inventory, reduce waste, and manage turnover to meet budget and operational goals.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Benefits
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid baby bonding leave.
- Paid elder care leave.
- Accrued paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Three medical plan options through Blue Cross.
- Prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
- Reimbursed wellness massages for a portion of the cost.
- Voluntary health savings account with company match.
- Voluntary flexible spending account.
- Free employee assistance program with behavioral health support.
- Access to wellness initiatives, including fitness memberships.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Voluntary short-term disability.
- Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and/or children, with AD&D.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for growth.
- 10% bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
