What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Director position at Canterfield of Franklin?
Company Overview
Canterfield of Franklin offers luxurious, upscale apartments and future independent living villas, complemented by exceptional dining and a vibrant social calendar. Our community emphasizes personalized care within a continuum of services designed to support residents’ evolving healthcare needs, fostering independence and dignity in a gracious environment.
Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Food Service Director to lead our dietary department with passion and precision. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of food service operations, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals that enhance residents’ well-being. Your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to excellence in hospitality and care, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflects our community’s commitment to refined living.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily food service operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and presentation to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
- Supervise dietary staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high standards of service and safety.
- Develop and implement care plans that incorporate nutritional goals tailored to individual resident assessments.
- Oversee compliance with health regulations, safety standards, and sanitation protocols across the dietary department.
- Monitor budgeting processes, control inventory levels, and optimize resources to maintain cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals on diagnostic evaluations and tube feeding protocols when necessary.
- Lead efforts in health coaching by educating residents on nutrition and wellness strategies to promote overall health.
Experience
- Proven management experience within assisted living or long-term care settings, with supervisory responsibilities in dietary or hospitality departments.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, nutrition science, dietetics principles, and care planning related to aging populations.
- Hands-on experience with patient assessment techniques and specialized feeding methods such as tube feeding.
- Familiarity with budgeting processes, health regulations, and safety standards applicable to dietary services in healthcare environments.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Prior experience in dietary department management combined with a solid understanding of care plans tailored for seniors or individuals with complex health needs. Join us as our Food Service Director and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional dining experiences that support our residents' health and happiness!
Pay: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $63,000