Assistant Food Service Director

AristaCare Health Services; Hickorytown (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking a candidate to assist the Director of Food Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the Dietary Department. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while delivering high-quality nutritional services in a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

The position involves supervising dietary staff, developing policies, coordinating with Nursing and Housekeeping, and maintaining records of diets and therapeutic plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience in a healthcare or medical facility.
• Experience developing dietary policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards in dietary services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing the Dietary Department.
• Coordinate with Nursing, Housekeeping, and other departments for smooth operations.
• Develop and maintain dietary policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Ensure dietary services meet resident needs and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with dietary service adjustments, incident reports, and staff evaluations.
• Inspect food storage and manage diet changes to ensure quality service.
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention and support QA programs.
• Maintain records including diet preferences and therapeutic diet plans.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, scheduling, and supervising dietary staff.
• Counsel or discipline staff as needed and monitor attendance.

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Job Type: Full-time

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Food Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operations of the Dietary Department. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining high-quality nutritional services in a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Functions:

• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing the Dietary Department.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., Nursing, Housekeeping) to ensure smooth operations.
• Develop and maintain dietary policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Ensure dietary services meet resident needs and regulatory compliance standards.
• Assist with dietary service adjustments, incident reports, and staff performance evaluations.
• Inspect food storage, manage diet changes, and ensure quality food service delivery.
• Collaborate with the Infection Preventionist and support quality assurance programs.
• Maintain accurate records, including diet preferences, progress notes, and therapeutic diet plans.

Personnel Functions:

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and scheduling dietary staff.
• Supervise staff, delegate responsibilities, and ensure productivity.
• Counsel or discipline staff as needed and monitor attendance.
• Support efficient meal production and maintain a positive work environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of1-year supervisory experiencein a healthcare or medical facility.
• Training incost control, food management, and diet therapypreferred.

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