Food Service Director

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market.

For over 45 years, we have provided essential services to thousands of healthcare communities across the country. As one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies, we have been recognized for treating our customers and employees fairly and pursuing excellence via an ever-evolving and expanding focus on training and the development of team members at every level.

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

Who You Are

You are driven, ambitious, have a personal calling for serving people, and desire to positively impact your community. You enjoy collaborating with others, aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves, and go beyond to get the job done.

You have a passion and desire to deliver the highest customer and resident experience every day.

Position Summary

Foodservice Director - Manages the foodservice program in a single site, provides leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met, including following facility menus, current applicable federal, state, and local standards, in line with our established policies and procedures to ensure that quality dining services are provided at all times.

Responsibilities

• Reporting : Maintains records of income and expenditures, food, supplies, personnel, and equipment in report format to be delivered to HCSG and Facility management.
• Training : Responsible for all training, quality control and in-servicing staff to meet HCSG standards. Includes touring the kitchen several times per day to assess work quality using QCIs for documentation purposes.

Must also be able to perform the essential job functions of dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher positions to train and assist when there are call-outs.

• Communication : Effectively communicate all directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to HCSG staff.
• Safety : Utilize protective gear in all appropriate functions. Responsible for the safe and proper mixing and use of cleaning solutions while adhering to all safety precautions.

Reporting equipment / cleaning product needs and or malfunctions to supervisor in a timely fashion.

• Punctuality : Consistent attendance and punctual arrival. Timely completion of assigned cleaning area according to schedule.
• Customer Experience : Positively represents HCSG by following instructions, being courteous, and cooperative with supervisor, co-workers, and client staff.
• Resident Experience : Positive, pleasant, and tactful interactions with residents, staff, and facility guests.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a positive attitude with the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and perform routine, repetitive tasks daily.
• An associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, course study including food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning is preferred.
• Specialized training in foodservice management and nutrition is required. Must show proof of or successfully complete an approved Conference of Food Protection (CFP) Food Protection Manager (FPM) course within the first 14 days of employment.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) course participant, or certification as required by State & County law.
• Must successfully achieve the eLuminate Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
• Two years of experience in quantity food production / service, dining / nutrition, and personnel supervision experience are desired.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reporting.
• Must be able to lift / carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push / pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods.
• Must live in the service area.

HCSG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ethnicity, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political opinions, or affiliations, veteran status, or other legally protected classes.

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