DIRECTOR, FOOD SERVICE

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a dynamic Food Service Director to guide a 60‑member team across inpatient, skilled, cafeteria and retail operations. The role is hands‑on and community‑facing, with direct engagement in daily operations and personnel development.

You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, distribution, budgeting, purchasing, sanitation and safety protocols. This leadership position requires flexibility and strong organizational skills to meet department demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Dietetics, or related curriculum.
• Master’s degree in Food Service Management or Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Five years of experience in food service management, including three years at Director or Assistant Director level.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the Food Service Department’s activities in line with the hospital’s mission, vision and values.
• Establish policies and procedures for menu formation, food preparation, distribution, and service, budgeting, purchasing, sanitation and safety.
• Manage staffing and staff development to ensure quality nutrition and service for patients, visitors and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Staff development

Policy development

Food service operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management or Dietetics

Master’s degree in Food Service Management or Registered Dietitian

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Description

Our incredible Food and Nutrition Services team is looking for a dynamic leader. This position needs a leader who provides organization skills, project management experience, creativity and ingenuity, and servant leadership. The hospital you would serve is community driven and your team provides comfort and care to each and every patient, visitor and guest. This is a full-range director position including inpatient, skilled, cafeteria and retail. Guiding a team of 60 members through daily operations. This is a hands-on, sleeves rolled up, active and engaged opportunity. This position does not sit in an office providing direction. Full engagement is expected.

Responsible for oversight and leadership of the activities of the Food Service Department in accordance with the facility's mission, vision, and values to provide quality nutrition and food service to patients, visitors, and staff. Establishes policies and procedures to provide administrative direction for menu formation, food preparation, distribution and service, budgeting, purchasing, sanitation standards, safety, staffing, and staff development.

Must be flexible with schedule to meet demands of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Dietetics, or related curriculum. Master’s degree in Food Service Management or Registered Dietitian preferred.
• At least five years experience in food service management, including three yeas at the Director or Assistant. Director level.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and business software (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Good physical health, emotional maturity, and stability to function while under stress.