Food Service Director

Job Summary
As the Food Service Director, you will lead and manage all aspects of the dining and nutritional services for our residents in a Nursing Home environment, including Assisted Living, Basic Care, and Memory Care. You will ensure that meals are nutritious, delicious, and meet the dietary needs of residents while adhering to regulatory requirements. This role involves supervising the kitchen staff, menu planning, budget management, and ensuring food safety standards are maintained.

Qualifications:

• Any sort of education in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, Nutrition, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food service management, preferably in a healthcare or senior living environment.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing healthcare dietary services.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets effectively.
• Compassionate approach to elderly care, with a focus on customer service.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or ServSafe certification preferred.
• Experience with state food inspections preferred.

Organizational Values:

Family

• Actively supporting a healthy family dynamic within the organization by exhibiting the following behaviors: kindness, caring, devotion, and support.
• Behaviors are evident in his/her interactions with residents and team members.

Quality

• Actively supports, participates, and drives initiatives to grow technical skills both individually and as a team.
• Perform high quality work.
• Safety is our top priority.
• An advocate for the residents and the organization.

Team

• Exhibit behaviors that foster and support a strong team environment.
• Respectful and friendly to internal and external customers.
• Seeks to grow relationships where professionalism and understanding are foundational.

Effectiveness

• Adheres to healthy communication principles.
• Exhibits positive and uplifting behaviors.

Potential

• Supports, fosters, and encourages personal, team, and organizational growth and development.
• Personal responsibility and accountability.

General Requirements:

• Lead and manage the Food Service Department, which consists of three cooks, by overseeing day-to-day operations, staffing, scheduling, and training.
• Develop and prepare menus that are nutritious, well-balanced, and tailored to meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents, in collaboration with dietitians and healthcare professionals as needed.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local health regulations, including food safety and sanitation standards.
• Supervise and train kitchen and dining staff, ensuring efficient food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Lead state inspections to ensure compliance.
• Manage inventory and budget, ensuring cost-effective procurement and use of food supplies while minimizing waste.
• Monitor dietary needs of residents, coordinating closely with nursing staff to adjust menus and address individual dietary restrictions or concerns.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance the dining experience for residents, particularly for special events and holidays.
• Ensure resident satisfaction by regularly gathering feedback and implementing improvements as needed.
• Maintain accurate assessments and survey records, including meal plans, staff schedules, and compliance documents.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering a positive work environment. If you possess the required skills and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,728.46 - $51,457.94 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,728 - $51,458