Director of Dining & Nutrition Services

Yona Eagle; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wages on Demand

Wellness Discounts

Career Growth

Job summary

Yona Eagle in Wayne, NJ is seeking a Food Services Director to lead the dietary department in a long-term care facility. You will organize, direct, and supervise all dietary operations, ensuring high-quality meals, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction.

The role calls for strong leadership, ServSafe and CDM/CFPP credentials, and the ability to manage staffing, budgeting, and quality assurance while promoting professional growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree in food service management or hospitality.
• Food service supervisory experience required; long-term care preferred.
• Certifications: ServSafe Manager, CDM/CFPP per ANFP.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires and orients dietary staff.
• Trains workers in procedures and proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the departments.
• Supervises and evaluates the quality of work completed by department employees.
• Forecasts and plans the purchase of supplies, and equipment.
• Plans work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services are rendered. Maintains proper staffing levels.
• Maintains required records including but not limited to; inventory, compliance, income/expense, and personnel records.
• Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate dietary activities.
• Manages a cost-effective program to budget.
• Maintains the department to be survey-ready at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintains excellent relations with residents, visitors, and all community departments.

Skills

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Stress management

Public speaking

Team leadership

Motivation

Education

Associate's or higher degree in food service management or hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Yona Eagle in Wayne, NJ is seeking a Food Services Director to lead the dietary department in a long-term care facility. You will organize, direct, and supervise all dietary operations, ensuring high-quality meals, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction.

The role calls for strong leadership, ServSafe and CDM/CFPP credentials, and the ability to manage staffing, budgeting, and quality assurance while promoting professional growth within the team.