Yona Solutions - Come rise above with Yona! Our employees are instrumental in maintaining a happy, healthy, and clean environment for the residents. We depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, and compassionate individuals who share our vision and work together to attain it. Our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. You will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all the residents, visitors, and coworkers. The Food Services Director organizes, plans, directs, controls, and supervises functions and personnel within the dietary department which provides food and nutrition services to residents in a long-term care facility. The Food Services Director leads quality dining programs that will enhance the meal experience for the residents and ensures that the dining programs meet federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. As the Food Services Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the dietary department, ensuring that all operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will be tasked with maintaining high standards of food quality and safety, while also managing a team of dietary staff. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a positive dining experience for residents, and you will be expected to implement programs that promote resident satisfaction and well-being. You will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, ensuring that the department is always survey-ready. In addition to your managerial duties, you will be involved in budgeting and forecasting for supplies and equipment, as well as conducting regular quality assurance inspections. Your role will require excellent communication skills, as you will need to coordinate with other departments and participate in facility meetings. Overall, this position is vital to the success of our food service operations and the satisfaction of our residents.

Trains workers in procedures and proper operation and maintenance of equipment

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the departments

Supervises and evaluates the quality of work completed by department employees

Forecasts and plans the purchase of supplies, and equipment

Plans work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services are rendered

Maintains proper staffing levels

Maintains required records including but not limited to; inventory, compliance, income/expense, and personnel records

Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate dietary activities

Manages a cost-effective program to budget

Maintains the department to be survey-ready at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations

Maintains excellent relations with residents, visitors, and all community departments

Actively participates in facility meetings and committees

Follows all Company policies and procedures

Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire departmental team

Conducts quality assurance rounds and inspections to ensure current quality controls and methodologies are suitable and sustainable

Reports monthly initiatives, goals, and accomplishments

Promotes and monitors resident satisfaction

Ensures that the food service operation is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner

Requirements

Associate's or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning

Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years experience in long term care preferred

ServSafe Certification for Managers, National Restaurant Association Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP)

Skilled in motivating and supervising staff members

Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service and quality attitude

Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

Public speaking skills

Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required

Ability to work all shifts as needed

Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

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