Food Service Director

Four Seasons Healthcare Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a seasoned Food Service Director to lead all aspects of the department, ensuring high-quality meals and compassionate resident care.

You will supervise dietary staff, plan menus, monitor safety and compliance with DOH/CMS, manage budgets, and coordinate with interdisciplinary care teams to support resident well-being.

A CDN is required, RD/RDN preferred, with a relevant degree and 3+ years in healthcare foodservice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in nursing home, hospital, or long-term care healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, nutrition assessments, and care plans.
• CDN credential required; RD/RDN preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the food service department, including menu planning, food prep and resident service.
• Supervise and train dietary staff; ensure DOH, CMS, and sanitation compliance.
• Develop QA programs to maintain food safety, quality, and presentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, and care teams to coordinate resident care.
• Manage budgets, purchasing, inventory, staffing, and quality assurance.
• Maintain records with EMR and dietary-management software; ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Team collaboration

Resident care

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics

CDN credential

RD/RDN credential

Tools

EMR systems

Dietary management software

Job description

Director of Food Services

Job Summary:

Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a premiere facility in Brooklyn, New York, is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Food Service Director to join our exceptional team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire food service operation, ensuring the highest quality of care and excellent customer service to our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the food service department, including menu planning, food preparation, and service to residents

• Supervise and train dietary staff, ensuring compliance with DOH, CMS, and sanitation regulations

• Develop and implement quality assurance programs to ensure high standards of food safety, quality, and presentation

• Collaborate with the Nursing, physicians, Speech Therapy, and interdisciplinary care team to ensure seamless care coordination and resident satisfaction

• Manage food-service budgets, purchasing, inventory, staffing, and quality assurance

• Maintain accurate records and reports, utilizing electronic medical records and dietary-management software

• Ensure compliance with DOH, CMS, and sanitation regulations, and maintain ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or equivalent food-safety certification

Requirements:

• Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, food and nutrition, or a related field

• Current New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) credential

• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential preferred or required

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a nursing home, hospital, long-term care, or other healthcare setting

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, nutritional assessments, menu planning, and resident care plans

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and documentation skills

• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and accommodate residents' medical, cultural, religious, and personal dietary needs

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 annually

• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and compassionate work environment

• Seasonal change but our commitment to quality doesn't - Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.