Food Service Director

A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Rutland is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

What You’ll Do

As our Director of Food Services, you will coordinate the daily operations of the dietary department. Your leadership will ensure patients and residents receive delicious and nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements in an environment of Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead dietary staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling
• Oversee meal planning, preparation, and service, ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions
• Collaborate with the Dietician to develop and implement nutrition care plans
• Monitor inventory, order supplies, and manage budgets effectively
• Ensure compliance with local, state & federal food safety and sanitation regulations
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to dietary services

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through the power of food in an environment where compassion, care, and your culinary expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Food Service Supervisor!

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You Bring

Qualifications of a Food Service Supervisor include:

• Previous healthcare experience in a dietary or food service role
• Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation and dietary therapies
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
• Compassionate and empathetic nature including experience working with customers or patient families
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Interest in the nutrition and healthcare needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Dedication to upholding high standards of quality and service
• Ability to follow instructions for the safe use, cleaning and care of dietary equipment, preparation and service areas

We Hire for Heart

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.