Dietary Services Leader – Nursing Home (12–8 PM)

Chautauqua; Town of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Saving Options

Job summary

Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY, seeks a Dietary Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the Dietary Department, ensuring high-quality meal service, food safety, and outstanding service for residents and staff.

Lead and mentor dietary staff, assist with scheduling and training, supervise tray line operations and meal delivery, and support leadership during absences while upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or equivalent; food service program preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in food service; 6 months supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer service abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices and dietary operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dietary staff, assist with training, mentoring, scheduling and evaluations.
• Oversee tray line operations, dining room service and meal delivery for quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation and infection control.
• Monitor temperatures and address variances promptly.
• Assist with inventory, orders, audits and documentation.
• Ensure proper food storage, quality control and safe equipment use.
• Support orientation and development of newly hired staff.
• Serve as Food Service Director in absence and assist leadership as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and perform additional duties.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Service Program preferred

Job description

Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk, NY, seeks a Dietary Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the Dietary Department, ensuring high-quality meal service, food safety, and outstanding service for residents and staff.

Lead and mentor dietary staff, assist with scheduling and training, supervise tray line operations and meal delivery, and support leadership during absences while upholding regulatory standards.