Dining Services Director

Genesis HealthCare, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation plans

Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service

Employee Assistance Program

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K, Paid Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. in Bethlehem seeks a Director of Dining Services to oversee the food service function for residents, patients, staff and visitors. This role leads planning, development, and supervision of the department to ensure timely meals and nutrition support.

The position manages budget, procurement, menu adherence, special events, and staff recruitment/training to maintain high quality dining programs.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Operates department within budget by utilizing purchasing programs, food specifications and ordering system.
• Performs quality improvement functions including audits, interviews, and rounds with residents/patients, department personnel and co-workers.
• Assures menus, recipes and menu systems are followed to prepare meals and snacks on diet directives.
• Plans and oversees special events and nursing center functions.
• Interviews and hires personnel within budget and/orients, trains, and develops staff.

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for the overall food service function. He/she plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and supervises activities of the department to provide food services for residents/patients, employees, and visitors. This individual also provides technical guidance and administrative direction to the Food and Nutrition Services personnel.

• *Operates department within budget by utilizing purchasing programs, food specifications and ordering system to order food and supplies.
• *Performs quality improvement functions including audits, interviews, and rounds with residents/patients, department personnel and co-workers. Identifies opportunities for improved customer service, food production and dining program enhancements.
• *Assures menus, recipes and menu systems are followed to prepare meals, snacks, and nourishments in accordance to prescribed resident/patient diets and that meals and snacks are served timely.
• *Plans and oversees the execution of special events, celebrations, marketing events and other food related nursing center functions to meet resident/patient, nursing center and employee requests.
• *Interviews and hires personnel within the department budget and orients, trains, and develops personnel to maintain a high level of performance.

Qualifications

• *High school education or equivalent required.
• *Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors to respond to their medical and physical needs.

Benefits

• *Variable compensation plans
• *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• *Free 24/7virtual health careprovided by licensed doctorsforall Anthemmedically-enrolled employees and theirimmediate family members
• *On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
• *Voluntary insurances such as:
  • *Pet Insurance
  • *Term and Whole Life Insurance
  • *Short-term Disability
  • *Hospital Indemnity
  • *Personal Accident
  • *Critical Illness
  • *Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $78,000.00 /Hr.