Assistant Food Service Director — Lead Meals & Operations

Best Care Services; Springtown (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Best Care Services seeks an Assistant Food Service Director to oversee the food service function for residents, employees, and visitors. This role provides technical guidance on menu planning, diet preparation, and serving of regular and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality and quantity of meals, maintaining sanitary standards, and supervising dietary staff. Strong budgeting and leadership skills are essential in a facility-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Certification per regulatory agencies governing the facility.
• AA degree in culinary services or food management preferred.
• Food Service Certification per regulatory agencies required; associate degree in Food Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and quantity of food served.
• Adhere to sanitary regulations governing handling and serving of food.
• Oversee meals prepared and served on schedule.
• Investigate trends in dietary practices and adapt to dietary program.
• Develop, revise and adapt work techniques for efficient operation and training.
• Prepare and serve food in accordance with national standards and budget.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Review and evaluate dietary personnel performance and counsel staff.
• Ensure safety and compliance with fire, health and sanitation codes.
• Provide high quality service in a caring atmosphere.

Skills

Dietary principles

Food sanitation

Food service techniques

Budgeting

Staffing

Performance appraisal

Communication

Basic computer skills

TB screening

Education

AA degree in culinary services

Associate degree in Food Service

Food Service Certification

Job description

Best Care Services seeks an Assistant Food Service Director to oversee the food service function for residents, employees, and visitors. This role provides technical guidance on menu planning, diet preparation, and serving of regular and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality and quantity of meals, maintaining sanitary standards, and supervising dietary staff. Strong budgeting and leadership skills are essential in a facility-focused environment.