Dining Services Director — Senior Care Kitchen Leader

Healthcare Services Group, Inc; Weaverville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Free Telemedicine

Paid holidays

401k

EarnedIt pay

PNC Workplace Banking

Prescription discount

Employee Assistance

Training & development

Employee recognition

Stock Purchase Plan

Transfer opportunities

Job summary

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. seeks a Food Service Director to lead the dining department at a long-term care facility.

You will manage food preparation, service quality, inventory, and compliance with regulations while delivering excellent resident and client experiences. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a hands-on approach to training staff and coordinating with facility managers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred.
• Two years of experience in quantity food production/service and personnel supervision preferred.
• CDM certification preferred (or as required by state and county law).
• Must obtain Food Protection Manager (FPM) within the first 14 days of employment
• Must obtain Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies
• Residency within the service area required

Responsibilities

• The Department Manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service.
• This role requires adherence to facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and HCSG policies to consistently provide quality dining services.
• Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of income, expenditures, food supplies, personnel, and equipment while using HCSG computer software..
• Conduct staff training, quality control, and in-service sessions; perform roles of dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher as needed.
• Communicate directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to HCSG staff effectively.
• Use protective gear, ensure safe mixing and use of cleaning solutions, and report equipment needs or malfunctions promptly.
• Follow infection control, universal precautions, and handwashing procedures to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and timely completion of tasks.
• Represent HCSG positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Record keeping

Infection control

Staff training

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in food service management or hospitality

CDM certification

FSM certification

LTC-FSM certification

Job description

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. seeks a Food Service Director to lead the dining department at a long-term care facility.

You will manage food preparation, service quality, inventory, and compliance with regulations while delivering excellent resident and client experiences. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a hands-on approach to training staff and coordinating with facility managers.