Food Service Director

• Oversee daily dietary operations at St. John Lutheran Home and assist The Maples Assisted Living with dietary functions as needed.
• Manage dietary department operations, including staffing, scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Monitor department budget, labor costs, purchasing, inventory, food waste, and operational expenses.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee meal preparation and service to ensure quality, presentation, temperature, and resident satisfaction.
• Participate in menu planning, including resident preferences, substitutions, and therapeutic diet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations related to food safety, sanitation, and nutritional services.
• Maintain HACCP standards and oversee safe food receiving, storage, preparation, holding, and service practices.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian and interdisciplinary team to support resident nutritional needs and care plans.
• Process diet orders and changes, maintain diet cards, complete assigned MDS documentation, and monitor residents' nutritional status.
• Support nutrition assessments, care planning, and interventions to promote positive resident outcomes.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, cleaning schedules, and department standards.
• Build positive working relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, vendors, and other healthcare partners.

Qualifications:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Dietary Technician, nutrition-related degree, or completion of an approved food service management program.
• Ability to obtain CDM certification within one year of hire if not currently certified.
• ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Long-term care food service and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and supervise dietary team members.
• Computer skills and effective written and verbal communication skills preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in environments with hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, staff, families, and the public.