Lead Food Service Director, LTC Dining

HireCare LLC; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time schedule

Supportive environment

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

HireCare Services - Vermont is seeking an experienced Food Service Director to lead the dietary department in a skilled nursing facility in Burlington, VT. You will oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure high-quality meals aligned with therapeutic diets and physician orders.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and knowledge of healthcare dietary regulations, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous food service management experience required.
• Experience in a nursing home, skilled nursing facility, long-term care, healthcare, or similar setting preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, sanitation, and healthcare dietary regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage staff, schedules, inventory, and daily department operations.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dietary department, including meal preparation, service, sanitation, and staffing.
• Manage and supervise dietary staff, including scheduling, training, performance management, and department workflow.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to resident needs, physician orders, therapeutic diets, and facility standards.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including food safety, sanitation, and long-term care guidelines.
• Work closely with nursing, administration, and clinical teams to support resident satisfaction and nutritional care.
• Monitor food inventory, ordering, budgeting, and cost control.
• Ensure the kitchen and dining areas remain clean, safe, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Address resident concerns and help maintain a positive dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff management

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Job description

HireCare Services - Vermont is seeking an experienced Food Service Director to lead the dietary department in a skilled nursing facility in Burlington, VT. You will oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure high-quality meals aligned with therapeutic diets and physician orders.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and knowledge of healthcare dietary regulations, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and resident satisfaction.