Food Service Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off and holidays

Sick Leave

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vista Mesa Assisted Living in Cortez, CO seeks an experienced Food Service Manager to lead our dining program, plan nutritious menus, and ensure safe, appealing meals for residents.

The ideal candidate will have SERV Safe for Manager, 2–3 years in food service management (preferably in senior care), strong leadership, budgeting, inventory control, and collaboration with healthcare staff to meet special diets and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; SERV Safe for Manager certification required; A degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of Food Service or food service management experience, preferably in assisted living, long-term care, or healthcare.
• Knowledge of nutrition, special diets, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with budgeting and inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all dining services operations.
• Develop and implement nutritious menus that meet residents' needs and preferences.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, and department budgets.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule Food Service staff.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff regarding special diets and nutritional requirements.
• Maintain accurate records related to food service operations and inspections.
• Conduct regular sanitation and safety audits of kitchen and dining areas.
• Foster a positive dining experience that enhances residents' quality of life.

Skills

Leadership & staff management

Menu planning

Budgeting

Food safety & sanitation

Regulatory compliance

Nutrition knowledge

Inventory management

Team coordination

Communication skills

Experience in assisted living/healthca

Education

High School Diploma or GED

SERV Safe for Manager Certification

Degree in Nutrition or Food Service Management or Culinary Arts

Job description

Location:Vista Mesa Assisted Living Facility, 1206 North Mildred, Cortez, Colorado 81321
Employment Type:Full-Time

About Us

Vista Mesa Assisted Livingis a resident-centered assisted living community dedicated to providing exceptional care, comfort, and quality of life for our residents. We areseekingan experienced and compassionateFood Service Managerto lead our dining services program and ensure nutritious, appealing, and safe meal experiences for our residents.

Position Summary

The Food Service Manageris responsible forthe overall management of the Food Service department, including menu planning, food preparation oversight, regulatory compliance, budgeting, staffing, and resident satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for senior care, and experience in food service management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all dining services operations.

• Develop and implement nutritious menus that meet residents' Food Service needs and preferences.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations.

• Manage food purchasing, inventory, and department budgets.

• Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule Food Service staff.

• Monitor food quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction.

• Collaborate with healthcare staffregardingspecial diets and nutritional requirements.

• Maintainaccuraterecords related to food service operations and inspections.

• Conduct regular sanitation and safety audits of kitchen and dining areas.

• Foster a positive dining experience that enhances residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired;Experiencerequiredwith SERV Safe for Manager certificaterequired. Adegree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of Food Service or food service management experience, preferably in assisted living, long-term care, or healthcare.

• Knowledge of nutrition, special diets, food safety, and sanitation standards.

• SERV Safefor managersCertification or ability to obtain certification.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with budgeting and inventory managementpreferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• SickLeave

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment