Food Service Director (Senior Living)

Elim Park’s Health Care Center

Salary $100,000 with a $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Independent senior living community in Cheshire, Connecticut

Food Service Director

Help to create a comforting environment for residents by delivering high-quality food service in a senior living community.

Deliver excellent resident meal service while exploring creative avenues to enhance the resident experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality
• Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals
• Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus that are in line with market trends and deliver nutritional value
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and / or improve customer and resident satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance
• Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
• Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members
• Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance
• Implement team-building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment
• Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

Skills

• Leadership : Effectively lead and manage a supportive, respectful, and inclusive team
• Interpersonal Skills : Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Communication : Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills
• Customer Service : Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism : Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Decision Making : Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
• Proactivity : Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player : Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics : Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization : Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification
• 5+ years of food operations experience, including 3+ years of management
• Experience with cash handling policies and procedures
• Familiarity with various point of sales (POS) / register systems
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities

Not Required But a Big Plus

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
• Experience working in a hospital environment
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

• To comply with CMS mandates, all HHS employees working in healthcare must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption (medical or religious) upon start of employment.
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
25 days ago