Food Service Director

Department: Food & Nutrition

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rensselaer - NY

Compensation: $63,000 - $65,000 / year

Description

Food Service Director Nursing Home, Senior Living, Hospital, or Healthcare Required!

We are seeking an experienced Food Service Director for our Skilled Long-Term Care Facility in Rensselaery, NY to oversee our dining operations and ensure exceptional food service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service healthcare management.

Food Service Director Key Duties

• Schedule and assign staff, prepare, and process department payroll and new hire paperwork.
• Ensure the food service operates within established budgetary guidelines.
• Ordering and purchasing.
• Knowledge of local, State, Federal regulations, and survey inspection process.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, as well as regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the overall sanitation and cleaning of the kitchen, storage and dining areas, and equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties.

Food Service Director Qualifications

• Current ServSafe certification or we will provide upon hire. 
• Certified Food Manager preferred. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification a plus.
• Minimum 2-3 years managing the food service department in long term care facility, hospital, or healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of large scale and therapeutic food preparation.
• Solid leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, Outlook Email, Microsoft Office, Meal Tracker,  OnCare, and Meal Tracker.

Food Service Director Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays