Responsibilities:
- Oversee all food and nutrition services, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations.
- Manage dietary staff, food production, budgeting, and meal services while maintaining strict adherence to healthcare standards and sanitation guidelines.
- Direct and oversee daily operations of food services, including meals, cafeteria, and catering services.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, and FDA food safety standards).
- Collaborate with dietitians to ensure meals meet dietary requirements.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, including food, labor, and supply costs.
- Monitor food quality, safety, and sanitation procedures in accordance with ServSafe and infection control standards.
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen, dietary, and service staff.
- Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and satisfaction.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee inventory control.
- Ensure proper documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Address customer and staff feedback to continuously improve dining services.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Hospitality, or related field (required).
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
- ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain).
- At least 5+ years of food service management experience.
- Staff management experience.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare food regulations and customer dietary needs.
Here is more information:
Position: Food Service Director
Term: 6 month contract to hire
Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CST
Location: Chicago, IL 60612
Pay: $55-65/hr