Director Food and Nutritional Services

Harboroaks; Barling (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000 for licensed CDM

Sign-on bonus $2,500 on hire + $2,500后

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a Director of Food and Nutrition Services in a healthcare setting. You will oversee daily operations of the food service departments, ensuring nutritional adequacy and policy compliance while managing staff and budgets.

Lead the dietitian collaboration, establish policies, and drive cost control through efficient procurement and standardized recipes. A strong background in supervisor roles and ServSafe/CDM alignment is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food service management, nutrition or related field.
• Six or more years in food services with supervisory experience.
• Licensing: CDM or active pursuit where required by state.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of departments that prepare and serve food and beverages.
• Manage staff hiring, training, performance, and communications.
• Ensure menus are nutritionally adequate and aligned with care plans.
• Work with dietitian on dietary policies, budgets, and cost control.
• Establish and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Monitor supply quality, pricing, storage, and waste control.
• Direct preparation of special meals for events and supervise cleaning.
• Provide leadership to managers and supervisors overseeing food service.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Policy development

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field

Job description

Overview

Come join our team as a Director of Food and Nutrition Services!

Licensed Certified Dietary Manager (Current License Required) candidates are eligible for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

*Individuals who are not currently licensed as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) will be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus upon hire and an additional $2,500 upon successful completion of the CDM licensure requirements and receipt of the CDM credential.

Responsibilities

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages. Provide operational direction and information needed to determine policies related to nutritional care for person(s) receiving services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Provide orientation, training and evaluation of staff per facility policies and standards.
• Understand policies and their impact on the daily operation of the department.
• Ensure menus served are nutritionally adequate and well received.
• Identify and report to the dietitian any problems in the implementation of the care plan/special diet orders.
• Responsible for or may assist dietitian with establishing or revising dietary policies and menu.
• Determine budget requirements for the department and review/approve expenditures.
• Establish policies and procedures for the department.
• Observe and analyze work processes to improve efficiency of operations.
• Check quality and quantity of supplies received and following up on any discrepancies.
• Check incoming food and supplies for quality, correct amount, correct price and direct the storage of received goods or equipment.
• Responsible for documentation and cost management.
• Supervise the use of standardized recipes for food preparation.
• Plan and assist in prep of special meals for events.
• Direct and assist with departmental cleaning not performed by housekeeping.
• Provide direction and supervision to managers or supervisors who are assigned responsibility for assisting in providing food service support for the facility.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred.
• Six or more years’ experience in food services role with four or more years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.
• Required completion of the coursework and a passing score on the examination for Certified Dietary Manager or be in the active pursuit of license/certification, where required by the state and facility.

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