What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Director position at Thomas Management LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
The Food Service Director is a key leadership position and is directly responsible for the successful operation of the Food and Nutrition Department in an acute care hospital. The Director ensures client, customer service / satisfaction with efficient cost management; meeting and exceeding client expectations. Responsible for all food service-related activities; including patient care and non-patient food services (retail, catering, etc.), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all hospital-related activities.
- Responsible for the Food and Nutrition department at a children's hospital.
- B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology / Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four (4) years of directly related experience preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of hospital experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge
- Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
- Strong supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer, and associate levels
- Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills
- Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the internet
- ServSafe® Certified
- Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian preferred but not necessary
Thomas Cuisine is a contract foodservice company who outsources the management team that runs food services in hospitals, corporate dining and upscale continued care retirement communities. We bring real value into our team culture that allows us to attract the best people with engaging and rewarding experiences. The people we hire are passionate about food and being part of a team that exceeds our customer’s expectations. Thomas Cuisine is committed to delivering REAL food prepared by our exceptional culinary teams.
REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships
