Food Services District Manager

About the role

The Food Services District Manager oversees the dietary department in multiple skilled nursing facilities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This role requires strong leadership, quality assurance, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains contact with clients to ensure satisfaction with services provided by Yona
• Trains workers in dietary procedures and proper operation and maintenance of equipment
• Serves as a liaison between the dietary department and other departments within the facilities
• Manages and evaluates the work of Food Services Directors and Supervisors
• Ensures the cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of the food service operation
• Forecasts and plans the purchase of supplies and equipment
• Hires and trains new Food Services Directors and Supervisors
• Monitors and maintains proper staffing levels at each facility
• Manages a cost-effective program to achieve financial goals for each facility
• Keeps records and ensures the department is ready for surveys
• Communicates with other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities
• Participates in facility meetings and committees
• Reports monthly initiatives, goals, and accomplishments
• Performs job assignments of a Cook or Dietary Aide as necessary

Requirements

• A minimum of an associate’s degree in food service management or hospitality, with a focus on food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution
• At least two years of experience in long-term care settings, with supervisory experience preferred
• Must hold a CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) or CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional) certification from the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers, the credentialing agency of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)
• Strong general business acumen, public speaking skills, and excellent stress management, administrative, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in using Windows-based office software such as Microsoft Office