Food Service Director
The McGuire Group Health Care Facilities
Summary
North Gate Health Care Facility is looking to add a Food Service Director to its team. In this role, you'll lead the Dietary Department, ensuring residents receive high-quality, nutritious meals while maintaining compliance, food safety, and operational excellence.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the Dietary Department, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and departmental performance
- Supervise meal production and service to ensure meals are nutritious, appealing, and served according to resident dietary needs
- Develop menus, maintain standardized recipes, manage inventory, and monitor food and supply costs
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, OSHA requirements, infection control practices, and facility policies
- Educate, mentor, and support dietary staff while fostering a positive and engaging work environment
- Maintain equipment, temperature logs, safety records, and departmental documentation
- Address resident concerns and grievances related to dietary services and ensure timely resolution
- Participate in facility surveys, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Provide leadership and direction during emergency situations
Requirements
- Minimum education requirement: Completion of a Dietary Management Certificate Course; Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
- Minimum experience requirement: 3 years of Food Service Management experience; 5 years preferred
- Knowledge of food safety regulations, dietary operations, inventory management, and budgeting
- Strong leadership, organizational, and team development skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and resident-centered care
Requirements
- Completion of a Dietary Management Certificate Course
- Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
- 3 years of Food Service Management experience
- 5 years of Food Service Management experience preferred
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Knowledge of dietary operations
- Knowledge of inventory management
- Knowledge of budgeting
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Team development skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Commitment to exceptional customer service and resident-centered care
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Weekly or Same-Day Pay
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Retirement Saving Options
Company overview
The McGuire Group Health Care Facilities is a prominent healthcare provider organization specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Based in the Buffalo, New York region, the company operates multiple healthcare facilities that provide comprehensive medical care, rehabilitation therapies, and long-term care services. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality patient care through its network of nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, serving patients requiring post-acute care, chronic disease management, and specialized rehabilitation services. With a commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care, The McGuire Group has established itself as a trusted healthcare provider in Western New York, offering a continuum of care that includes skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and specialized memory care programs. The organization emphasizes creating therapeutic environments that promote recovery and enhance quality of life for patients across various age groups and medical conditions.