Food Service Manager

Job Description - Food Service Manager (26141091) Position Title: Food Service Manager - (26141091) Food Service Manager at the Montana Veterans’ Home. Job Overview The Food Service Manager is accountable for the overall leadership, performance, compliance, and continuous improvement of the Food Service Program at the Montana Veterans’ Home. This position directs all aspects of dietary operations to ensure residents receive safe, nutritious, and therapeutically appropriate meals in accordance with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and established standards of care. The role functions as the department authority for food service operations, with responsibility for regulatory compliance, budget management, clinical nutrition integration, staff leadership, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities. The Food Service Manager exercises independent judgment in operational and personnel matters and applies sound fiscal stewardship within established budget parameters. This position is accountable for outcomes impacting resident care, safety, and satisfaction. Required Skills and Abilities Required upon hire: Comprehensive knowledge of food service program management in a healthcare setting Strong knowledge of federal, state, and VA food safety and nutrition regulations Knowledge of therapeutic diets, including modified texture diets and IDDSI standards Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resources Strong leadership and personnel management skills, including conflict resolution and team development Ability to lead regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to analyze operational data and implement performance improvements Proficiency with dietary management systems and standard office software Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience) Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field. A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible food service experience, including supervisory leadership responsibilities. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), or equivalent certification required (or obtained within six (6) months). Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and food service operations in a healthcare or institutional setting. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered when an applicant clearly demonstrates the ability to perform program-level management responsibilities. Benefits Healthcare coverage Retirement plans Paid vacation Sick leave Holidays Work/life balance Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Salary $27.55 - $27.55 hourly. Job Details Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Location: Columbia Falls – Montana Veterans’ Home Number of Openings: 1 Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Travel: Yes, 5% of the time Employee Status: Regular State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Water Resources Office