Food Service Director Jobs in Massachusetts
Food Service Director jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, concentrated in the state's large healthcare systems, university dining programs, and corporate campuses in Greater Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. Major employers with lasting hiring footprints include Aramark, Sodexo, and Mass General Brigham, all of which staff food service directors across their Massachusetts facilities. The most sought-after specialties in the state are healthcare foodservice management, higher education dining, and large-scale catering operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Food Service Director for Norwood Healthcare
At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.
The Food Service Director plans and directs the Nursing Home Food Service staff to ensure safe, nutritious, cost effective meals and snacks for residents. Although interdisciplinary effort is required, Director of Food Services responsibilities include but are not limited to; meal time scheduling, menus, kitchen rounds, inventory, budgeting, supplies, food orders, staffing, overtime, hiring, infection control, greeting new residents, dining room rounds, grievances, meal accuracy, diet accuracy, safe workplace, harmonious workplace, customer service, policies and procedures, federal and state compliance. The Food Service Director must possess excellent leadership skills and have an ability to communicate effectively.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspects Dietary Department daily to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
- Inspects storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order. Assists in cleaning procedures as needed.
- Submits written reports to administration as necessary.
- Plans nutritionally balanced & therapeutic meals that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents, as well as Public Health regulations.
- Is responsible for food purchase, production, and timely service of meals.
- Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel.
- Purchases food products from approved vendors.
- Maintains cost records and works to meet budget guidelines.
- Monitors monthly expenditures.
- Hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees.
- Schedules work hours and assignments and reviews staff work performance.
- Participates in department head meetings.
- Participates in monthly QAPI meeting and prepares reports accordingly.
- Participates in the Manager on Duty program
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements
- Graduate of a culinary or nutritional program, preferred
- Certified Dietary Manager Certification, preferred
- Prior food service experience in a healthcare setting, required
- Prior food service experience in long-term care setting, preferred
- Prior supervisory experience, preferred
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
Benefits include but not limited to:
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
Perks
- Life Assistance Program
- Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
- Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)
- Six Flags discounts
If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, card for and listened to, then your next step is with us.
HPINDOS
Full Time Position
Food Service Director for Norwood Healthcare
At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.
The Food Service Director plans and directs the Nursing Home Food Service staff to ensure safe, nutritious, cost effective meals and snacks for residents. Although interdisciplinary effort is required, Director of Food Services responsibilities include but are not limited to; meal time scheduling, menus, kitchen rounds, inventory, budgeting, supplies, food orders, staffing, overtime, hiring, infection control, greeting new residents, dining room rounds, grievances, meal accuracy, diet accuracy, safe workplace, harmonious workplace, customer service, policies and procedures, federal and state compliance. The Food Service Director must possess excellent leadership skills and have an ability to communicate effectively.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspects Dietary Department daily to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
- Inspects storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order. Assists in cleaning procedures as needed.
- Submits written reports to administration as necessary.
- Plans nutritionally balanced & therapeutic meals that reflect the likes and dislikes of residents, as well as Public Health regulations.
- Is responsible for food purchase, production, and timely service of meals.
- Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel.
- Purchases food products from approved vendors.
- Maintains cost records and works to meet budget guidelines.
- Monitors monthly expenditures.
- Hires, orients, trains, counsels, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees.
- Schedules work hours and assignments and reviews staff work performance.
- Participates in department head meetings.
- Participates in monthly QAPI meeting and prepares reports accordingly.
- Participates in the Manager on Duty program
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be knowledgeable of Federal and State rules and regulations regarding nursing home dietary requirements
- Graduate of a culinary or nutritional program, preferred
- Certified Dietary Manager Certification, preferred
- Prior food service experience in a healthcare setting, required
- Prior food service experience in long-term care setting, preferred
- Prior supervisory experience, preferred
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
Benefits include but not limited to:
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
Perks
- Life Assistance Program
- Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
- Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)
- Six Flags discounts
If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, card for and listened to, then your next step is with us.
HPINDOS
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, hospitality management, or a related field
- Registered Dietitian credential recognized in Massachusetts preferred for clinical settings
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent Massachusetts-recognized food safety credential
- Five or more years of progressive foodservice management or institutional dining experience
- Demonstrated budget management and inventory control experience in a high-volume setting
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts food code regulations and Department of Public Health standards
Food Service Director Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a food service director in Massachusetts?
Most food service director roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, hospitality, or institutional food management, along with a ServSafe Manager certification recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Healthcare employers often prefer candidates who hold or are eligible for Registered Dietitian credentials through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Progressive experience moving from supervisor to manager to director is the standard path in the state's large hospital and university dining environments.
Which companies hire food service directors in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring food service directors in Massachusetts include Aramark, Healthcare Services, and Chartwells K12, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of academic medical centers and research universities means contract foodservice companies and large health systems consistently represent the largest share of openings in the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most food service director jobs?
Boston, Massachusetts, and Hadley lead Massachusetts for food service director openings. Greater Boston dominates because of its dense cluster of teaching hospitals, universities, and corporate headquarters, while Worcester and Springfield generate consistent demand through regional medical centers and community college dining programs that anchor hiring in those markets.
Are there remote food service director jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Food service directors are fundamentally on-site roles that require direct oversight of kitchen operations, staff, and compliance, so most positions require a physical presence. About 40% of food service director openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to involve regional oversight or consulting functions rather than day-to-day facility management.
How can I get hired as a food service director in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up through assistant food service manager or dining services supervisor roles at Massachusetts hospital systems or university dining operations, which regularly promote from within. Large employers like Aramark and Sodexo run structured management trainee programs at their Massachusetts accounts. Earning a ServSafe Manager certification and, if targeting healthcare, enrolling in a dietetic technician program at a Massachusetts community college strengthens a candidacy significantly before applying for director-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to food service director jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to food service director jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across healthcare, higher education, and corporate dining. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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