Assistant Food Services Director

Prestige; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Disability insurance

SOFI Wellness

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Confidential Skilled Nursing Facility in Millsboro, DE seeks an experienced Assistant Food Services Director to assist in the dietary department and supervise staff on varied shifts.

The role involves leading kitchen teams, ensuring food safety compliance, inventory management, and delivering quality service to residents. Certifications like ServSafe or CDM/CFPP are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience leading dietary staff and coordinating food service activities.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and compliance for long-term care settings.
• Current ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification; CDM/CFPP where required by state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dietary staff and act as assistant in the absence of the Dietary Director.
• Oversee food preparation, serving and cleanup across shifts.
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards and inventory control.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen equipment operation

Staff supervision

Customer service

Education

ServSafe certification

CDM / CFPP certification

Job description

Confidential Skilled Nursing Facility in Millsboro, DE is looking for an experienced Assistant Food Services Director to assist in the dietary department.

The Assistant Dietary Manager is able to perform and often performs the job assignments of the dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher positions and is able to operate a variety of industrial kitchen equipment. The Assistant Dietary Manager performs and leads small groups of assistants in food preparation, serving and clean-up activities on varying shifts as needed. The Assistant Food Service Director assumes the responsibility of managing and supervising the dietary staff at a single site in the absence of the Dietary Director according to policies and procedures, and federal/state requirements.

Provides leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations are met.

Certificates

Food Safety Manager or Food handler Certification: Current ServSafe or State certification required as indicated by State / County law.

CDM / CFPP: Current Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)/Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) required where participant or certification is required by State regulation for long-term care.

We are offering the following benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• SOFI Wellness
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement