Food Service Manager

State of Montana
Columbia Falls, MT
Category Education
Job Description
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking a Food Service Manager at the Montana Veterans' Home in Columbia Falls. The Food Service Manager is accountable for the overall leadership, performance, compliance, and continuous improvement of the Food Service Program. 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.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Holidays
  • Work/life balance
  • Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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