Food Service Director

The Monarch at Brooklyn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $90,000

Full-time leadership position

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Opportunities to impact resident well‑

Job summary

The Monarch at Brooklyn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Food Service Director to lead our dietary operations. You will manage daily food service activities, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure meals meet residents' dietary needs and preferences.

Ideal candidates bring healthcare food service leadership, strong organizational and communication skills, and a hands-on approach to resident satisfaction and high standards of sanitation and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service leadership within healthcare or skilled nursing settings.
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare food service regulations preferred.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and develop staff.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Food Service/Dietary Department.
• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise dietary and kitchen staff.
• Ensure meals meet resident dietary needs and preferences.
• Oversee menus, meal service, portion control, and food quality/presentation.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical teams to meet nutritional needs.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and department expenses.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Document policies and procedures; conduct inspections and address deficiencies.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Staff supervision

Budget management

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Education

Healthcare food service management experience

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Food Service Director

The Monarch at Brooklyn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Brooklyn, NY | Full-Time | Salary Up to $90,000

Lead a Department That Makes a Difference

The Monarch at Brooklyn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is seeking an experienced and motivated Food Service Director to oversee our dietary and food service operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about food quality, resident satisfaction, and maintaining high standards in a skilled nursing environment.

What You'll Do

• Direct the daily operations of the Food Service/Dietary Department.

• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise dietary and kitchen staff.

• Ensure meals are prepared and served according to resident dietary needs and preferences.

• Oversee menus, meal service, portion control, food quality, and presentation.

• Work closely with nursing, the Registered Dietitian, and other clinical departments to meet residents’ nutritional needs.

• Monitor food inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and department expenses.

• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to established dietary policies and procedures.

• Conduct department inspections and address deficiencies promptly.

• Respond to resident and family concerns regarding meals and dining services.

• Participate in surveys, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and dining environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Food Service Director, Dietary Director, or Dietary Manager, preferably in a skilled nursing or healthcare setting.

• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and dietary operations.

• Experience supervising and developing staff.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage budgets, inventory, staffing, and multiple priorities.

• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare food service regulations preferred.

• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification is a plus.

• A hands-on, resident-focused approach.

What We Offer

• Salary up to $90,000

• Full-time leadership position

• Supportive interdisciplinary team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident quality of life

• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

• Collaborative and rewarding work environment

Join The Monarch at Brooklyn and help create a dining experience our residents look forward to every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

#boost