Food Service Director - Skilled Nursing Care

Confidential Nursing Home - Director of Food Services - Nursing Home

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Menu Planning & Nutrition:

   • Collaborate with dietitians to design balanced, resident-specific meal plans that comply with dietary needs, restrictions, and preferences.
   • Use specialized software with screen readers or voice-command tools to manage menu creation, meal tracking, and food inventory.

2. Team Leadership:

   • Lead a team of kitchen staff, including cooks, food aides, and dishwashers.
   • Hold regular meetings to ensure food preparation and kitchen operations meet health and safety standards.
   • Delegate tasks and supervise the overall operation through feedback from staff, focusing on teamwork and communication.

3. Vendor & Inventory Management:

   • Manage food orders and supplies using technology, such as voice-activated inventory management systems.
   • Partner with vendors to ensure timely delivery of fresh, high-quality ingredients while monitoring costs.

4. Health and Safety Compliance:

   • Work closely with staff to ensure adherence to food safety standards, including hygiene, proper storage, and temperature regulations.
   • Organize and conduct regular staff training sessions on best practices for food safety.

5. Resident Interaction:

   • Engage with residents to gather feedback on meal satisfaction and preferences through regular surveys or in-person discussions.
   • Utilize staff input to adapt meal offerings for resident satisfaction.

6. Administrative Duties:

   • Oversee the department’s budget, balancing quality with cost-efficiency.
   • Utilize technology to handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll, and reporting.