Assistant Food Service Director

AristaCare Health Services; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services in New Jersey is seeking a Dietary Department Supervisor to assist in planning, organizing, and directing daily dietary operations across the facility. You will collaborate with Nursing and Housekeeping to ensure quality, compliant, and safe food service for residents.

The role requires at least 1 year of supervisory experience in a medical setting and training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a medical facility.
• Training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy.
• Ability to coordinate with Nursing and Housekeeping for smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing the Dietary Department.
• Coordinate with Nursing and Housekeeping for smooth operations.
• Develop and maintain dietary policies and procedures.
• Ensure dietary services meet resident needs and compliance standards.
• Assist in staff recruitment, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain records including resident diet preferences and therapeutic plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cost control

Food management

Diet therapy

Interdepartmental coordination

Documentation/recordkeeping

Education

Training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy

Job description

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

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