Director of Food Services – Long-Term Care

Yona Solutions; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

401(k) plan

PTO

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona is seeking a Food Services Director for a long-term care facility. You will organize, direct, and supervise the dietary department, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while focusing on resident satisfaction and cost-effective operation.

The role requires supervisory experience in food service, an associate or higher degree in related fields, and relevant certifications. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree in food service management or hospitality required.
• Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years in long-term care preferred.
• Certifications: ServSafe Manager, CDM/CFPP per ANFP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires and orients dietary staff.
• Trains workers in procedures and operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises dietary department activities.
• Supervises and evaluates quality of work by department staff.
• Forecasts and plans supplies and equipment purchases.
• Plans staffing to ensure adequate services and maintains staffing levels.
• Maintains required records (inventory, compliance, income/expense, personnel).
• Conducts management meetings and coordinates with other departments.
• Manages a cost-effective program to budget.
• Keeps department survey-ready and compliant with regs.
• Maintains relations with residents, visitors, and community departments.
• Promotes professional growth and development of the department.

Skills

Motivating staff

Supervising staff

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Administrative skills

Education

Associate's or higher in food service management or hospitality

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Yona is seeking a Food Services Director for a long-term care facility. You will organize, direct, and supervise the dietary department, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while focusing on resident satisfaction and cost-effective operation.

The role requires supervisory experience in food service, an associate or higher degree in related fields, and relevant certifications. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.