Food Service Director

Zenith Healthcare; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated Food Service Director to lead our culinary team and ensure outstanding dining experiences for residents and patients.

You will oversee daily operations, menu planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and collaborate with dietary consultants to continually improve service quality.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage staff, budgets, and quality standards in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and staff supervision skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with residents, patients, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of dietary regulations and standards (HIPAA and Joint Commission).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food service management

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Healthcare experience

Job description

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