Assistant Food Service Director

Aristacare Llc; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristacare Llc. is seeking an Assistant Food Service Director to help plan, organize, and direct the Dietary Department's daily operations in a skilled care facility.

You will work with the Director of Food Services to ensure quality nutritional services, maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dietary area, and coordinate with Nursing and Housekeeping to deliver coordinated resident care and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a medical facility.
• Training in cost control, food management and diet therapy.
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing the Dietary Department's activities.
• Coordinate with Nursing, Housekeeping, and other departments for smooth operations.
• Develop and maintain dietary policies and procedures.
• Ensure dietary services meet resident needs and compliance standards.
• Maintain records of resident diets and therapeutic plans.
• Recruit, schedule, and supervise dietary staff.
• Support quality assurance and infection prevention activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cost control

Food management

Diet therapy

Staff training

Scheduling

Job description

Assistant Food Service Director

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Director of Food Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Director or Administrator, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions:

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

Personnel Functions:

• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and scheduling dietary staff.
• Delegate authority, supervise staff, and maintain productivity.
• Counsel/discipline staff as necessary and monitor absenteeism.
• Ensure smooth operation of meal production and a positive work environment.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a medical facility.
• Training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.

Job Type: Full-time