Food Service Director at Skilled Nursing Facility

Pollak Food Distributors Inc.; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pollak Food Distributors Inc. seeks a seasoned Food Service Director to lead our healthcare culinary operations. You will oversee all aspects of food service management, quality, safety and resident satisfaction, driving menus, staff development, and budget adherence.

The role requires proven healthcare food service leadership, strong kitchen management, and the ability to mentor diverse teams in a fast-paced environment while ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in healthcare food service settings with supervisory responsibilities.
• Background in food production and cooking techniques.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and dietary requirements in healthcare environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing diverse teams in fast-paced kitchens.
• Familiar with kitchen management systems, shift scheduling and inventory control tools.
• Prior experience in healthcare food industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily food service operations, including kitchen management and customer service excellence.
• Oversee food production processes to maintain high quality, safety and efficiency.
• Supervise dietary staff, provide training and mentorship.
• Coordinate shift management to optimize staffing and workflow.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and proper handling procedures.
• Develop menus and oversee presentation while managing costs.
• Monitor inventory, order supplies and control waste to meet budget.
• Foster teamwork, leadership and continuous improvement in food service.

Skills

Healthcare food service

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Kitchen management

Staff development

Food safety knowledge

Dietary requirements

Inventory control

Tools

Kitchen management software

Shift scheduling tools

Inventory control software

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Food Service Director to lead and elevate our culinary operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of food service management, ensuring exceptional quality, safety, and resident satisfaction. Your leadership will drive the success of our food production, hospitality services, fostering a positive environment for staff and residents alike. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional with strong management skills to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, service-oriented setting.

Duties

• Lead and manage daily food service operations, including kitchen management, food preparation, and customer service excellence.

• Oversee food production processes to ensure high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

• Supervise Dietary staff, including cooks, aides , provide training and mentorship to foster growth.

• Coordinate shift management to optimize staffing levels and operational flow during

• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and proper handling procedures across all departments.

• Develop menus and oversee food presentation to enhance resident experience while managing costs effectively.

• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and control waste to maintain budgetary goals.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, leadership, and continuous improvement within the food service environment.

Experience

• Proven management experience in Healthcare food service settings with supervisory responsibilities.

• background in food production, cooking techniques.

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and dietary requirements within the healthcare environment

• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing diverse teams within fast-paced kitchens

• Familiarity with kitchen management systems, shift scheduling, and inventory control tools.

• Prior experience in the healthcare food industry

Job Type

• Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person