Food Service Director

Aramark Healthcare is a leading provider of food services and facility management in healthcare institutions, delivering innovative and high-quality solutions to meet the needs of patients, staff, and visitors. With a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Aramark Healthcare operates in numerous healthcare settings across the United States, including prestigious facilities such as Baylor Scott and White Institution for Rehabilitation Dallas. This institution is known for dedicated patient care combined with state-of-the-art rehabilitation services, supporting recovery and wellbeing for a diverse patient population. As part of its ongoing efforts to provide exceptional dining experiences in healthcare environments, Aramark Healthcare seeks to employ a Food Service Director at Baylor Scott and White Institution for Rehabilitation Dallas located in Dallas, TX.

The Food Service Director position is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of patient food services and dining operations. The director manages a team of 26 staff members, guiding them to deliver menu selections that align with customer tastes, dietary needs, and nutritional guidelines. This role entails not only operational management but also strategic oversight to meet budgetary goals and maintain high standards of sanitation, safety, and customer satisfaction. Reporting to senior management, the Food Service Director ensures seamless coordination between kitchen production, food distribution, and front-of-house dining services including cafeteria and residential dining settings.

Duties encompass leadership and coaching to foster engagement and performance, client relationship management to understand and respond to patient and client needs effectively, budgeting with a focus on cost control related to food, labor, and beverage expenses, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. The role involves developing and implementing food service plans that align with the client’s mission and vision, including sustainable food practices where possible. The director is responsible for inventory management, staff recruitment and retention, training, and maintaining accurate records to meet both company standards and government regulations.

At Aramark, the Food Service Director will work within a supportive corporate culture that values professional growth, continuous learning, and adaptability. Employees are encouraged to take initiative and develop new skills to meet changing job demands and deliver an outstanding food service experience. This full-time leadership position offers an opportunity to impact both the wellbeing of patients and the operational success of a major healthcare food service program. Ideal candidates will bring a blend of strong food service expertise, leadership acumen, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to customer service excellence. This role provides meaningful career growth in a progressive and dynamic environment where contributions directly affect patient satisfaction and facility performance.