Food Service Director at Thomas Management LLC in Mount Vernon, Washington

Job Description:

The Food Service Director is a key leadership position and is directly responsible for the successful operation of the Food and Nutrition Department in an acute care hospital. The Director ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost management; meeting and exceeding client expectations. Responsible for all foodservice-related activities; including patient care and non-patient food services (retail, catering etc.), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all hospital-related activities.

$78,000- $87,000

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Food and Nutrition department in an acute care hospital.


• Assures regulatory standards and operational excellence


• Ensures staff is competent and meets department specific quality standards for all procedures and operations


• Sets high personal standards for quality and measures activity against those standards.


• Provides and sets examples for genuine service


• Builds constructive, effective relationships and foster alliances with others as valuable resources


• Demonstrates an understanding of business metrics while effectively using the data to enhance organizational outcomes.

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four (4) years of directly related experience preferred 


• Minimum of five (5) years of hospital experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training 


• Five (5) to seven (7) years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge 


• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation 


• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable 


• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills 


• Strong communication skills both written and verbal 


• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels 


• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills 


• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the internet 


• ServSafe® Certified 


• Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian preferred but not necessary  

Thomas Cuisine is a contract food service company who outsources the management team that runs food services in hospitals, corporate dining and upscale continued care retirement communities.  We bring real value into our team culture that allows us to attract the best people with engaging and rewarding experiences.  The people we hire are passionate about food and being part of a team that exceeds our customer’s expectations.   Thomas Cuisine is committed to delivering REAL food prepared by our exceptional culinary teams.  

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships 

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