Food Service Director

Morris View; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Food Service Director to lead their culinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the dining experience for residents while ensuring compliance with dietary standards and regulations. You'll be at the forefront of enhancing workflow and customer satisfaction in a supportive and friendly environment. If you're passionate about food service management and looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement, this position is perfect for you. Join a community that values excellence and innovation in healthcare dining services.

Benefits

Competitive wages based on experience

Daily pay option available

Generous paid time off (PTO) package

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Supplemental disability and life insurance options available

Flexible Spending Account

401k available

Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement

Complementary uniform

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience in food service management.
• Knowledge of dietary regulations and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service operations and manage dietary staff.
• Plan and ensure compliance with nutritional standards and regulations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives for customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Team Management

Diet Planning

Menu Formulation

Education

Degree in Nutrition or Food Service Management

Job description

MorrisView Healthcare Center is looking for a Food Service Director to join our incredible team!

We're not just a workplace; we're a community driven by excellence. We take immense pride in what sets us apart - our exceptional leadership, a warm and friendly work environment, and a reputation that we've worked hard to earn. If you're ready for a rewarding career experience, your journey begins here!

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Food Service Director Benefits

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Daily pay option available
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Supplemental disability and life insurance options available
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k available
• Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement
• Complementary uniform
• Friendly work environment
• Referral bonus

Food Service Director Responsibilities

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff, as deemed necessary.
• Ensure that all employment practices are administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Participate in regularly scheduled conferences including department head meetings and interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Purchase food and supplies within budget and maintain a supply to adequately cover each meal.
• Provide technical guidance and administrative direction over diet planning, menu formulation, preparation and service of regular and therapeutic diets.
• Plan menus, conferring with the Dietary Consultant as needed, to confirm that menus conform to nutritional standards and government and established regulations and procedures.
• Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history.
• Participate in maintaining records of the resident’s food likes and dislikes.
• Confirm that charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate quality of meals served, likes and dislikes, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate completion of dietary portion of MDS, Resident Care Planning, and Progress Notes as well as Dietary Assessment, Nutritional Data Card, Diet Card and any other dietary forms as required by the Administrator to comply with federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Provide nutritious, well-prepared, and palatable meals in a timely and consistent manner while adhering to menus and diet orders.
• Verify appropriate meals/snacks are served to residents with special dietary needs.
• Monitor food production, maintaining use of standardized recipes and menus and ensuring proper preparation and storage of food and supplies.
• Maintain the highest level of quality and timeliness of food service.