Food Services Director — Elevate Care Dining & Team Leadership

Yona Eagle; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona Eagle in Hagerstown, MD, is seeking a seasoned Food Service Manager to oversee the dietary department in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes leadership of dietary staff, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient operations.

You will hire, train, and supervise staff; coordinate with other departments; maintain records and quality controls; and strive for resident satisfaction while ensuring high standards of sanitation and safety.

Qualifications

• Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years experience in long term care preferred.
• ServSafe Certification for Managers, National Restaurant Association
• Certified Dietary Manager, CDM/CFPP as per ANFP
• Associate's or higher degree in food service management or hospitality
• Proficient in Windows Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong leadership and staff development skills

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires and orients dietary staff
• Trains workers in procedures and operation and maintenance of equipment
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the departments
• Supervises and evaluates the quality of work completed by department employees
• Forecasts and plans the purchase of supplies, and equipment
• Plans work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services are rendered. Maintains proper staffing levels
• Maintains required records including but not limited to; inventory, compliance, income/expense, and personnel records
• Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate dietary activities
• Manages a cost-effective program to budget
• Maintains the department to be survey-ready at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintains excellent relations with residents, visitors, and all community departments
• Actively participates in facility meetings and committees
• Follows all Company policies and procedures
• Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire departmental team
• Conducts quality assurance rounds and inspections to ensure current quality controls and methodologies are suitable and sustainable
• Reports monthly initiatives, goals, and accomplishments
• Promotes and monitors resident satisfaction
• Ensures that the food service operation is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner

Skills

Staff motivation

Supervising staff

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Quality control

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in food service management or hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Yona Eagle in Hagerstown, MD, is seeking a seasoned Food Service Manager to oversee the dietary department in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes leadership of dietary staff, regulatory compliance, and cost-efficient operations.

You will hire, train, and supervise staff; coordinate with other departments; maintain records and quality controls; and strive for resident satisfaction while ensuring high standards of sanitation and safety.