Food Service Director at Skilled Nursing Facility

Pollak Food Distributors Inc.; Wellston (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 Food Service Director to lead and elevate our healthcare dining operations, ensuring safety, quality, and resident satisfaction. You will oversee all aspects of food service management, from menu development to cost control, while mentoring staff in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, kitchen operations, and adherence to food safety standards, with a focus on delivering exceptional resident experiences in a hands-on setting.

Qualifications

• Healthcare food service management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards.
• Experience supervising diverse kitchen staff.
• Ability to manage menus, costs, and inventory.
• Familiar with shift scheduling and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food service operations and kitchen management.
• Oversee food production, safety, and quality.
• Supervise dietary staff and provide training.
• Coordinate shifts to optimize staffing.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and proper handling.
• Develop menus and monitor costs and presentation.
• Manage inventory and waste to meet budgets.
• Foster teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Healthcare management

Staff supervision

Food safety

Menu planning

Inventory control

Shift scheduling

Tools

Kitchen management software

Inventory tools

Shift scheduling 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