Food Service Director

The Pavilion at Queens for Rehabilitation & Nursing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pavilion at Queens for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Flushing, Queens, NY seeks an experienced Food Service Director to oversee the dietary department of a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The role focuses on menu planning, staff supervision, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality resident dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will have LTC experience, CDM certification, strong leadership, and a proven track record of maintaining safety standards and cost

Qualifications

• CDM certification preferred/required.
• Long-term care (LTC) experience required.
• Strong knowledge of DOH regulations and food safety requirements.

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.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies within budget.
• Schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate Dietary Department staff.
• Manage departmental labor and food costs.
• Develop and maintain food service policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Budget control

Communication

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 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

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