Food Service Director Healthcare

REAL Food re-fined.

Food Service Director - Healthcare Location: Boise ID 83706

Compensation: $80000 to $84000 annually 10% bonus eligibility Full-Time

Schedule: Variable

Job Summary

What Youll Do

• Deliver exceptional patient and client satisfaction through efficient compliant and patient-centered food service operations
• Oversee all aspects of food service including sanitation infection control regulatory compliance quality improvement and patient meal service
• Partner closely with clinical teams (dietitians nursing therapy staff) to ensure diet accuracy timing and alignment with patient care plans
• Lead coach and develop team members in a structured high-accountability healthcare environment
• Ensure accurate and timely meal delivery aligned with therapy schedules and patient needs
• Maintain strong knowledge of therapeutic diets food safety standards and healthcare regulations
• Drive operational excellence through inventory management waste reduction and cost control
• Create a culture focused on compassion service and supporting patient recovery
• Communicate effectively across all levelsleadership clinical partners and frontline team members
• Other duties as directed

What You Will Bring

• Bachelors degree in Food Service Management Dietetics Hospitality or related field; or equivalent experience preferred
• 57 years of food service leadership experience ideally in healthcare hospital or other regulated environments
• Strong understanding of healthcare food service operations including sanitation infection control and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced clinical setting with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience collaborating with clinical teams and supporting therapeutic diet programs
• Demonstrated success with P&L management inventory control and labor optimization
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability engagement and team development
• Skilled in change management and process improvement especially in new or transitioning accounts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard computer systems
• ServSafe Certification
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Ability to provide documentation for work authorization
• Willingness to obtain Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification within one year of hire

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes airborne particles and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods lift trays and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions extreme temperatures and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

At Thomas Cuisine our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

What We Offer!

• Life/Work Integration
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Baby Bonding Leave
  • Paid Elder Care Leave
  • Paid Time Off (Accrued)
  • Paid Holidays

• Health & Wellness
  • 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
  • Prescription Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
  • Voluntary HSA with Company Match
  • Voluntary FSA
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
  • Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships etc.)

• Financial Wellness
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Employee Spouse and/or child(ren) Life Insurance with AD&D
• Plus
  • A supportive collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for growth

Who We Are

Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each people are purposeful they care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

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Required Experience:

Director