Food Service Director

Healthcare Nursing Center; Wawaset Park (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Collaborative leadership team

Impactful role in resident care

Job summary

Healthcare Nursing Center is seeking a Food Service Director to lead our dining program and ensure meals residents look forward to. You will plan menus, oversee kitchen and dining operations, and cultivate a team culture rooted in quality, cleanliness, and hospitality.

You will manage menus meeting nutritional guidelines, staff scheduling, budgets, and training, while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Plan and oversee menus that meet nutritional guidelines while keeping meals appealing and satisfying for residents.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen and dining operations, including staffing, scheduling, and training.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and state/federal regulations.
• Manage food and supply budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and develop dietary staff to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Partner with clinical and administrative teams to support resident care plans and special dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee menus that meet nutritional guidelines while keeping meals appealing and satisfying for residents.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen and dining operations, including staffing, scheduling, and training.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and state/federal regulations.
• Manage food and supply budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and develop dietary staff to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Partner with clinical and administrative teams to support resident care plans and special dietary needs.

Skills

Menu planning

Staff management

Budgeting

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Job description

Food Service Director

Do you love bringing people together over a great meal — and leading a team that makes it happen? We're looking for a Food Service Director to take the reins of our dining program and deliver food that residents actually look forward to.

In this role, you'll oversee every aspect of our dining services, from menu planning to kitchen operations, while building a team culture rooted in quality, cleanliness, and hospitality.

What You'll Do:

• Plan and oversee menus that meet nutritional guidelines while keeping meals appealing and satisfying for residents


• Manage day-to-day kitchen and dining operations, including staffing, scheduling, and training


• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and state/federal regulations


• Manage food and supply budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships


• Lead, mentor, and develop dietary staff to deliver consistent, high-quality service


• Partner with clinical and administrative teams to support resident care plans and special dietary needs

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organizational and budgeting skills


• A hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality and resident satisfaction


• Knowledge of food safety regulations and survey readiness

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay and benefits


• A collaborative leadership team that values your expertise


• The chance to shape the dining experience for residents who deserve great food and great care

If you're ready to lead a kitchen that residents rave about, we'd love to hear from you!