Food Service Director for Plymouth Harborside Healthcare

Full Time Position

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals.  We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

The Food Service Director plans and directs the Nursing Home Food Service staff to ensure safe, nutritious, cost effective meals and snacks for residents. Although interdisciplinary effort is required, Director of Food Services responsibilities include but are not limited to; meal time scheduling, menus, kitchen rounds, inventory, budgeting, supplies, food orders, staffing, overtime, hiring, infection control, greeting new residents, dining room rounds, grievances, meal accuracy, diet accuracy, safe workplace, harmonious workplace, customer service, policies and procedures, federal and state compliance.  The Food Service Director must possess excellent leadership skills and have an ability to communicate effectively. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects Dietary Department daily to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
• Inspects storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order. Assists in cleaning procedures as needed.
• Submits written reports to administration as necessary.
• Plans nutritionally balanced & therapeutic meals that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents, as well as Public Health regulations.
• Is responsible for food purchase, production, and timely service of meals.
• Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel.
• Purchases food products from approved vendors.
• Maintains cost records and works to meet budget guidelines.
• Monitors monthly expenditures.
• Hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees.
• Schedules work hours and assignments and reviews staff work performance.
• Participates in department head meetings.
• Participates in monthly QAPI meeting and prepares reports accordingly.
• Participates in the Manager on Duty program

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements
• Graduate of a culinary or nutritional program, preferred
• Certified Dietary Manager Certification, preferred
• Prior food service experience in a healthcare setting, required
• Prior food service experience in long-term care setting, preferred
• Prior supervisory experience, preferred
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical through BCBS
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

Next Step Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees. At the core of our business, we aim to support, inspire and empower all of our employees so that we can offer the best care to our residents. In order to provide the best care, we must provide the best work environment, and that starts with a diverse staff. Next Step Healthcare does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.