Food Service Director

Healthcare Nursing Center; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Nursing Center is seeking a qualified Food Service Director to lead our culinary team, ensuring high-quality dining for residents and patients while complying with regulatory standards.

You will oversee staff, menus, budgets, and safety, collaborating with dietary consultants and department heads to continuously improve service and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision abilities.
• Excellent communication with residents, patients, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of dietary regulations and standards (HIPAA and Joint Commission).

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise food service staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating.
• Develop and implement menus, nutritional plans, and policies.
• Oversee food preparation, production, and presentation for quality.
• Coordinate with dietary consultants and department heads for compliance.
• Develop and manage budgets for food, supplies, and labor.
• Meet with residents, patients, and families to gather feedback and improve.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary food service environment per OSHA and health codes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Healthcare Nursing Center - Food Service Director

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Food Service Director to lead our culinary team in providing exceptional dining experiences to our residents and patients. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our food service department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining high-quality standards of food preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise food service staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance
• Develop and implement menus, nutritional plans, and food service policies and procedures
• Oversee food preparation, production, and presentation, ensuring quality and consistency
• Coordinate with dietary consultants and other department heads to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and optimize foodservice operations
• Develop and manage budgets for food, supplies, and labor
• Meet with residents, patients, and families to gather feedback and concerns, and implement improvements accordingly
• Maintain a safe and sanitary food service environment, adhering to OSHA and local health codes

Requirements

• Experience in food service management, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in supervising a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, patients, families, and staff
• Knowledge of dietary regulations and standards, including HIPAA and Joint Commission requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines