Gateway Rehab has a wonderful opportunity for a Director, Food Services who will is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of food services across our continuum of care, including contract management, menu planning, food preparation, inventory management, and staff training and supervision. The Director is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of customer service to our patients. This position supervises and directs the total food service operation.
Responsibilities
Reviews and monitor contract agreements with outside vendors.
Plans, assigns and inspects the work of food service staff.
Schedules and assigns staff, prepares department payroll.
Supervises the storage & care of food and supplies.
Oversees the cleaning of the kitchen, storage, dining areas, and equipment.
Inspects food items for consistency with the specified menu.
Assists on tray line at mealtimes.
Coordinates and plans food preparation activities for special events.
Ordering and purchasing.
Ensures staff training, competency, and orientation.
Attends mandatory in-services and trainings.
Travels to various sites, as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of food safety, storage, and sanitation standards.
Must have the training, experience, and ability to direct the total food service operation.
Must have knowledge of large quantity meal preparation and menu planning.
Must have purchasing, strong human relations, communication, and business.
Budget responsibility for food services
Develop Dietary services to match the uniqueness of the program.
Ability to meet with department leadership for feedback and develop plans for improvement.
Must have good management skills.
Solid leadership and supervisory skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Must be able to work as a team member.
Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of food service management experience.
Obtain PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances
Pass Drug Screen
TB Test
Work Conditions
Favorable working conditions.
Moderate physical demands
Significant mental demands including those associated with analyses, accurate and diversified work, intense mental effort, independent decision making, attention to detail and oversight of departmental functions and system-wide processes.
GATEWAY REHAB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNIT EMPLOYER M/F/D/V
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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