Food Service Director

Director of Dining Services

Lanessa Extended Care in Webster is a 96-bed skilled nursing facility. This is a salaried role with weekly pay up to $32 an hour, depending on experience.

As the department head, the primary purpose of your position is to assume responsibility for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dining Services Department to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have completed an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association and state agencies.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or related medical field is preferred.
• Training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.

• Meet sanitation standards.
• Provide point of service meal delivery.
• Follow all therapeutic diet guidelines including proper temperatures and serving times.
• Educate department staff in all aspects of dining service functions.
• Assure the planning, preparation, and serving of all therapeutic diets.
• Maintain all dining service equipment in a clean, safe manner.
• Maintain sufficient inventory according to policy and include emergency supply.
• Assure that staff is screened for communicable disease.
• Formulate menu planning with guidelines of dietician.
• Ensure menus are accurately adhered to and substitutions are made per policy.
• Delegate authority to competent staff in absence.
• Provide dining services for any/all in‑house functions.
• Ensure quality and quantity of all deliveries.
• Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
• Be knowledgeable in, and ensure staff comply with, privacy practices protecting residents’ health information.
• Maximize each supervised employee’s potential and maintain up‑to‑date evaluations.
• Other duties assigned by the administrator and/or regional dining director.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dining service practices and procedures along with laws, regulations and guidelines governing dining services in long‑term care facilities, including JCAHO.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non‑professional personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Dining Services Department.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of dining service areas, performing regular inspections for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing dining services practices.
• Must be able to read and interpret dining services cost reports, financial data, etc.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.