Food service director

RegalCare at Lowell; Middlesex Village (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RegalCare at Lowell is seeking a dedicated Food Service Director to oversee the hospital-style dining program for patients and residents. You will lead a dietary team, design menus, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality meals.

Collaborate with clinical and support staff to guarantee timely meal delivery, patient satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0 years in food service management; healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to develop menus and meal plans meeting nutritional needs.
• Knowledge of food service operations, procurement, and service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of dietary staff, including food service workers and dietitians.
• Develop and implement menus and meal plans that meet nutritional needs.
• Coordinate with clinical and support staff to ensure meal delivery and patient satisfaction.
• Oversee food procurement, preparation, and service operations.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and best practices in food service.
• Develop and manage the department budget and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Menu planning

Communication

Job description

FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Food Service Director to join our team at RegalCare at Lowell, a leading healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional care and services to our patients and residents. As a Food Service Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational management of our food service department, ensuring the highest quality of service and patient satisfaction.

About the Role:

As a Food Service Director at RegalCare at Lowell, you will be responsible for the overall direction and management of our food service operations. This includes:

• Developing and implementing menus, meal plans, and food service programs that meet the nutritional needs of our patients and residents

• Managing a team of dietary staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance

• Coordinating with our clinical and support staff to ensure seamless meal delivery and patient satisfaction

• Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices for food service operations

• Developing and managing department budgets and ensuring cost-effective operations

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of dietary staff, including food service assistants, cooks, and dietitians

• Develop and implement menus and meal plans that meet the nutritional needs of our patients and residents

• Coordinate with clinical and support staff to ensure meal delivery and patient satisfaction

• Manage food service operations, including food procurement, preparation, and service

• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices for food service operations

• Develop and manage department budgets and ensure cost-effective operations

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to continuously improve patient satisfaction and outcomes

Requirements:

• FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR with a minimum of 0 years of experience in food service management, preferably in a healthcare setting

• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in supervising and mentoring a team

• Ability to develop and implement menus and meal plans that meet the nutritional needs of patients and residents

• Knowledge of food service operations, including food procurement, preparation, and service

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

Why Join Our Team:

RegalCare at Lowell is committed to providing a work environment that is conducive to supporting employee growth and development. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement.