Food Service Director

Ken Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pavilion at Queens is seeking an experienced Food Service Director to lead the Dietary Department at their Flushing, Queens skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. You will oversee menu planning, meal service, staffing, inventory, and regulatory compliance to maintain high standards of resident nutrition and satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have CDM certification and LTC leadership experience, with strong DOH knowledge, budgeting skills, and a proven ability to manage food service

Qualifications

• CDM certification or in progress is preferred/required.
• Experience as Food Service Director or Dietary Director in long-term care.
• Understanding of DOH regulations and food safety responsibilities.
• Experience with menu planning, purchasing, inventory, and budgeting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 records. Schedule, 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.

Skills

CDM certification

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Food safety

Education

CDM certification

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