Assistant Food Service Director: Lead Meals & Safety

Prestige; The Cedars (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Disability insurance

SOFI Wellness

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Assistant Food Service Director to lead the dietary team, oversee food preparation, service, and sanitation, and maintain high standards of quality and customer service.

You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with regulations, manage inventory and equipment, and support the Dietary Director across shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, in a dynamic long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Current Food Safety Manager or Food Handler Certification required.
• CDM / CFPP Certification preferred where required by State regulation for long-term care.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and supervision of the dietary staff, including food preparation, serving, and clean-up activities on varying shifts as needed
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to ensure food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met
• Operate a variety of industrial kitchen equipment and perform job assignments of dietary aides, cooks, and dishwashers
• Assume responsibility of managing and supervising the dietary staff at a single site in the absence of the Dietary Director
• Lead small groups of assistants in food preparation, serving, and clean-up activities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and standards

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Education

ServSafe Certification

CDM/CFPP Certification

Job description

Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an Assistant Food Service Director to lead the dietary team, oversee food preparation, service, and sanitation, and maintain high standards of quality and customer service.

You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with regulations, manage inventory and equipment, and support the Dietary Director across shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, in a dynamic long-term care environment.