Food Service Director

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Director to lead a team in a vibrant rehabilitation and nursing facility. This role involves planning and supervising food service operations, ensuring compliance with health standards, and fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a passion for providing excellent service in a long-term care setting. Join this dynamic team and contribute to creating a dignified and engaging lifestyle for residents while maintaining high standards of food service excellence.

Qualifications

• CDM certification required and food service experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise the work of Food Service Staff.
• Oversee food storage, cleaning, and preparation activities.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Food Service Management

Large Scale Food Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CDM Certification

SERV Safe Certification

Sodexo Certification

Job description

Carthage Center is hiring a Food Service Director in Carthage, NY.

DUTIES:

• Plan, assign and inspect the work of Food Service Staff.
• Schedule and assign staff, prepare department payroll for data entry if required.
• Supervise the storage & care of food and supplies.
• Oversee the cleaning of the kitchen, storage, dining areas, and equipment.
• Inspect Residents' trays for consistency with the specified menu.
• May be requested to assist on tray line at mealtimes.
• Coordinate and plan food preparation activities for special events.
• Ordering and purchasing.
• Staff training and orientation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• CDM certification required.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Service experience in Long-Term Care settings strongly preferred.
• SERV Safe or Sodexo certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep.
• Solid leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work as a team member.

About us:

Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 90-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located on the outskirts of the historic village of Carthage. Excellence is our goal and good outcomes in recovery and rehabilitation are our daily measures of progress. We will maintain a comfortable, dignified environment where our residents can enjoy an engaged, healthy lifestyle that will be a constant steady source of peace of mind to their families. Carthage Center will maintain our residents’ bonds to their community by extending ourselves to our neighbors and to the society we serve. Carthage Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/D/V