Food Service Director

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