Food Service Manager

Munro Footwear Group; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Work/life balance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Munro Footwear Group is seeking a Food Service Manager at the Montana Veterans’ Home. This role involves overseeing all aspects of dietary operations ensuring residents receive safe and nutritious meals according to established standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management or a related field and have a minimum of three years of progressively responsible food service experience with supervisory duties. The position offers healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of responsible food service experience.
• Supervisory leadership responsibilities in food service.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead food service operations at Montana Veterans' Home.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage dietary operations and budget.

Skills

Food service program management in healthcare

Knowledge of federal, state, and VA food safety regulations

Management of therapeutic diets

Budget management and cost control

Leadership and team development

Regulatory compliance and quality improvement

Effective communication skills

Operational data analysis

Dietary management systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management or related field

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Description - Food Service Manager (26141091)

Position Title: Food Service Manager - (26141091)

Food Service Manager at the Montana Veterans’ Home.

Job Overview

The Food Service Manager is accountable for the overall leadership, performance, compliance, and continuous improvement of the Food Service Program at the Montana Veterans’ Home. This position directs all aspects of dietary operations to ensure residents receive safe, nutritious, and therapeutically appropriate meals in accordance with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and established standards of care. The role functions as the department authority for food service operations, with responsibility for regulatory compliance, budget management, clinical nutrition integration, staff leadership, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities. The Food Service Manager exercises independent judgment in operational and personnel matters and applies sound fiscal stewardship within established budget parameters. This position is accountable for outcomes impacting resident care, safety, and satisfaction.

Required Skills and Abilities

Required upon hire:

• Comprehensive knowledge of food service program management in a healthcare setting
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and VA food safety and nutrition regulations
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, including modified texture diets and IDDSI standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resources
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills, including conflict resolution and team development
• Ability to lead regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement performance improvements
• Proficiency with dietary management systems and standard office software

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible food service experience, including supervisory leadership responsibilities.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), or equivalent certification required (or obtained within six (6) months).
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and food service operations in a healthcare or institutional setting.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered when an applicant clearly demonstrates the ability to perform program-level management responsibilities.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Salary

$27.55 - $27.55 hourly.

Job Details

• Job Type: Standard
• Shift: Day
• Location: Columbia Falls – Montana Veterans’ Home
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
• Travel: Yes, 5% of the time
• Employee Status: Regular

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.