Dining Services Director: Kitchen Leadership & Quality

Fusion Healthcare Ltd; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan/401k

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a full-time kitchen supervisor to lead food service operations for residents, families, and staff. You will direct cooks, train dietary staff, and ensure meals meet quality and safety standards in collaboration with the Registered Dietitian.

The role includes overseeing cost control, inventory, and compliance with health requirements, with a weekend rotation as needed. Prior supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal culinary training completed.
• Experience in-line cooking for 3+ years in high-volume settings and supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates menus and directs training of cooks and kitchen staff with interdisciplinary team.
• Prepares meals, cooks, and serves food maintaining quality and appearance.
• Manages cost containment, inventory, and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintains kitchen and food safety standards per county/state requirements.
• Oversees staffing: hires, trains, supervises, orients dietary department staff.
• Collaborates with Registered Dietitian to meet residents' clinical health needs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal culinary training program

Job description

Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a full-time kitchen supervisor to lead food service operations for residents, families, and staff. You will direct cooks, train dietary staff, and ensure meals meet quality and safety standards in collaboration with the Registered Dietitian.

The role includes overseeing cost control, inventory, and compliance with health requirements, with a weekend rotation as needed. Prior supervisory experience is required.