Director of Food Services & Resident Care

Yona Eagle; Wall (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona seeks a Food Services Director to lead the dietary department in a long-term care facility. You will hire and train staff, manage budgets, and ensure quality nutrition services for residents.

You will coordinate with other departments, maintain records, and drive process improvements while upholding safety and regulatory standards. The role requires supervisory experience in food service, ServSafe/CDM credentials, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years experience in long term care preferred
• ServSafe Certification for Managers, National Restaurant Association
• Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP)
• Skilled in motivating and supervising staff members
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service and quality attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Public speaking skills
• Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required
• Ability to work all shifts as needed
• Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires and orients dietary staff
• Trains workers in procedures and proper operation and maintenance of equipment
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the departments
• Supervises and evaluates the quality of work completed by department employees
• Forecasts and plans the purchase of supplies, and equipment
• Plans work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services are rendered. Maintains proper staffing levels
• Maintains required records including but not limited to; inventory, compliance, income/expense, and personnel records
• Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate dietary activities
• Manages a cost-effective program to budget
• Maintains the department to be survey-ready at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintains excellent relations with residents, visitors, and all community departments
• Actively participates in facility meetings and committees
• Follows all Company policies and procedures
• Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire departmental team
• Conducts quality assurance rounds and inspections to ensure current quality controls and methodologies are suitable and sustainable
• Reports monthly initiatives, goals, and accomplishments
• Promotes and monitors resident satisfaction
• Ensures that the food service operation is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Stress management

Motivating staff

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Yona seeks a Food Services Director to lead the dietary department in a long-term care facility. You will hire and train staff, manage budgets, and ensure quality nutrition services for residents.

You will coordinate with other departments, maintain records, and drive process improvements while upholding safety and regulatory standards. The role requires supervisory experience in food service, ServSafe/CDM credentials, and strong leadership and communication skills.