Food Service Director

Oakhill Healthcare; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Food Service Director to lead their dietary team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that residents receive safe, nutritious, and cost-effective meals, while also managing a team of food service staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of food safety regulations and nutritional planning. Join a compassionate team that values care and respect for every individual, and contribute to making a positive impact in the lives of residents. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical through Aetna

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon Wireless Discounts

Six Flags Discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state dietary regulations for nursing homes.
• Experience in food service within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food service operations to ensure nutritional meals.
• Supervise dietary staff and maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Food Safety Regulations

Nutritional Planning

Education

Culinary or Nutritional Program

Certified Dietary Manager Certification

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Food Service Director for Oakhill Healthcare

At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

Full Time Position

Food Service Director for Oakhill Healthcare

At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

The Food Service Director plans and directs the Nursing Home Food Service staff to ensure safe, nutritious, cost effective meals and snacks for residents. Although interdisciplinary effort is required, Director of Food Services responsibilities include but are not limited to; meal time scheduling, menus, kitchen rounds, inventory, budgeting, supplies, food orders, staffing, overtime, hiring, infection control, greeting new residents, dining room rounds, grievances, meal accuracy, diet accuracy, safe workplace, harmonious workplace, customer service, policies and procedures, federal and state compliance. The Food Service Director must possess excellent leadership skills and have an ability to communicate effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects Dietary Department daily to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
• Inspects storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order. Assists in cleaning procedures as needed.
• Submits written reports to administration as necessary.
• Plans nutritionally balanced & therapeutic meals that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents, as well as Public Health regulations.
• Is responsible for food purchase, production, and timely service of meals.
• Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel.
• Purchases food products from approved vendors.
• Maintains cost records and works to meet budget guidelines.
• Monitors monthly expenditures.
• Hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees.
• Schedules work hours and assignments and reviews staff work performance.
• Participates in department head meetings.
• Participates in monthly QAPI meeting and prepares reports accordingly.
• Participates in the Manager on Duty program
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements
• Graduate of a culinary or nutritional program, preferred
• Certified Dietary Manager Certification, preferred
• Prior food service experience in a healthcare setting, required
• Prior food service experience in long-term care setting, preferred
• Prior supervisory experience, preferred
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
  
  

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical through Aetna
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
  
  

Perks

• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)
• Six Flags discounts
  
  

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, card for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

HPINDOS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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