Food Service Director

Castleseniorlivingny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Supportive management

Make a difference

Job summary

Castleseniorlivingny is seeking an experienced dietary services manager to lead kitchen operations in a senior living setting in New York. You will plan menus to meet nutritional guidelines, supervise staff, and ensure accurate preparation of therapeutic diets while maintaining food safety.

Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory control, and collaborating with nursing and admin to address resident needs, with opportunities to improve dining experiences through resident feedback.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of food service management experience, preferably in healthcare or senior living.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, dietary regulations, and food safety standards.
• NYC Food Protection Certificate required; ServSafe Manager Certification a plus.
• CDM credential a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory control, and staff scheduling.
• Flexibility to work weekends/holidays as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus meeting nutritional guidelines, regulatory standards, and residents' preferences.
• Ensure therapeutic diets are prepared and served correctly.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise dietary and kitchen staff.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations: food safety, sanitation, storage.
• Order supplies and manage inventory within budget.
• Maintain compliance with NYS and NYC health regs; prep for inspections.
• Keep logs: temperature, cleaning schedules, staff in-services.
• Collaborate with nursing and admin to meet resident needs.
• Gather feedback and participate in resident meetings to improve dining.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Inventory management

Staff scheduling

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Physical stamina

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

ServSafe Manager Certification

CDM credential

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan menus that meet nutritional guidelines, regulatory standards, and residents' preferences and cultural needs

• Ensure therapeutic and special diets (such as diabetic, low sodium, and texture-modified diets) are prepared and served correctly

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise dietary and kitchen staff

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, sanitation, and proper storage at all times

• Order food, supplies, and equipment while managing inventory and staying within budget

• Maintain compliance with NYS Department of Health and NYC Health Department regulations, and prepare for inspections and surveys

• Keep required records, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and staff in-services

• Collaborate with nursing, case management, and administration to meet individual resident needs

• Gather resident feedback and participate in resident meetings to continuously improve the dining experience

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of food service management experience, with healthcare, assisted living, or senior living experience preferred

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, dietary regulations, and food safety standards

• NYC Food Protection Certificate required; ServSafe Manager Certification a plus

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential a plus

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Experience with budgeting, inventory control, and staff scheduling

• Flexibility to work occasional weekends and holidays as needed

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

We Offer

• Health insurance

• Paid time off and sick days

• Paid holidays

• Retirement investment plan

• Growth and advancement opportunities

• A supportive management team with an open door policy

• The chance to make a real difference in residents' daily lives