Food Service Director - Hospital
About The Position
Thomas Cuisine is seeking a passionate, hands-on Food Service Director to oversee culinary operations at Cody Regional Health in Cody, Wyoming. The role leads and develops a dedicated team and delivers high-quality, nourishing meals for patients, staff, and visitors. It oversees sanitation, catering, inventory, and cost control while supporting a consistent, compassionate dining experience and operational excellence in a hospital setting. The Director manages food service operations and customer satisfaction, including quality improvement and infection control. The position calls for strong leadership and scratch-kitchen experience, with a background in fine dining or country club settings. The work environment includes a kitchen with moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- A B.S. or A.A. 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, with inventory and purchasing knowledge.
- Exceptional leadership skills and ability to drive operational excellence.
- Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, including quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Skilled in change management and process improvement.
- Ability to uphold compliance and culinary standards.
- Computer proficiency, including computer programs, Microsoft Office, email, and the internet.
- ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handler Card.
- Ability to pass state and federal criminal background checks and a drug screen.
- Ability to provide documents for work authorization.
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
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, emphasizing quality, production, presentation, and cost control.
- Communicate effectively with management, clients, customers, and team members.
- Optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, and manage turnover to support 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 plans
- Prescription coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Reimbursed wellness massages (portion of cost)
- Voluntary HSA with company match
- Voluntary FSA
- Free Employee Assistance Program for 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 policy
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Voluntary employee, spouse, and/or child life insurance with AD&D
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
