Food Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Scranton, PA

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Under the general supervision of the Director of Dietary Services, the Assistant Director of Food Service is primarily responsible for the department’s day-to-day operations. These responsibilities include menu planning, clinical and clerical duties associated with nutrition management , monitoring the preparation and serving of food to patients, cafeteria and special function areas as well as assuring compliance with standards of practice and regulatory requirements for budgeting, purchasing, sanitation, safety, staffing and staff development. 

The Assistant Director of Food Service must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his/her department –adolescent through geriatric.  The Assistant Director of Food Service must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Food Service Department's policies and procedures. 

Type of supervision exercised: full.  Jobs reporting to this position: Food Service Managers, Supervisors, Cooks, Cold Food Preparation Staff, Food Service Workers. 

EDUCATION: 

High School Diploma required.

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Foods and Nutrition or Food Service Administration preferred.

CDM required. 

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum of eight (8) years experience in Dietetics and Administration, including five (5) years of which are Long Term Care management specific. 

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

Must have good knowledge on use and care of food service related equipment.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff, management, patients, and external agencies.

Good leadership skills required.