Food Service Director

The Pavilion at Queens for Rehabilitation & Nursing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pavilion at Queens for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Flushing, NY is seeking an experienced Food Service Director to lead our dietary department in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. You will oversee menu planning, food preparation, meal service, staffing, inventory, and compliance with DOH regulations.

The ideal candidate has LTC leadership experience, a CDM (preferred/required), strong budgeting skills, and a proven ability to coach and supervise staff while maintaining high

Qualifications

• CDM certification is preferred or required.
• Experience as Food Service Director or Dietary Director.
• Long-term care experience required.
• Strong knowledge of DOH regulations and food safety.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory management, and budget control.
• Proven leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, sanitation, and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary operations, including food prep and meal service.
• Coordinate menus and ensure portion control and dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with DOH, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor sanitation and cleanliness of kitchens and storage areas.
• Inspect food, supplies, and equipment for quality and stock levels.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, ordering, and receiving within budget.
• Schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate Dietary Department staff.
• Ensure proper staffing and efficient scheduling.
• Manage labor and food costs for the department.
• Develop and maintain food service policies and procedures.
• Address resident/family concerns about food quality and service.
• Conduct staff training and in-services on food prep, sanitation, safety.
• Assist with meal service and other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget control

Inventory management

Sanitation

Kitchen operations

DOH regulations

Food safety

Job description

Food Service Director

The Pavilion at Queens is committed to improving our residents' quality of life and autonomy through exceptional, client-centered care. We are seeking an experienced Food Service Director to join our interdisciplinary team at our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Flushing, Queens.

The Food Service Director will oversee the daily operations of the Dietary Department, including menu planning, food preparation, meal service, staffing, inventory, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience managing food services in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily dietary operations, including food preparation and meal service
• Coordinate menus and ensure proper portion sizes and special dietary needs are met
• Ensure compliance with all applicable DOH, state, and federal regulations and food safety standards
• Monitor sanitation and cleanliness of kitchens, food storage areas, coolers, freezers, and equipment
• Inspect food, supplies, and equipment to ensure quality and appropriate stock levels
• Manage inventory, purchasing, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies within budget
• Maintain accurate inventory and temperature recordsSchedule, train, supervise, and evaluate Dietary Department staff
• Ensure proper staffing and efficient scheduling of department personnel
• Manage departmental labor and food costs
• Develop and maintain food service policies and procedures
• Investigate and resolve resident and family concerns regarding food quality and service
• Conduct staff training and in-services on food preparation, sanitation, safety, and kitchen procedures
• Assist with meal service and other departmental duties as needed

Qualifications:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred/required
• Previous Food Service Director or Dietary Director experience
• Long-term care (LTC) experience required
• Strong knowledge of DOH regulations and food safety requirements
• Experience with food purchasing, inventory management, and budget control
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, sanitation, and staff management

Job Type: Full-time