Food Service Director

Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Commitment to quality care

Job summary

Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a Director of Food Services to oversee the entire operation and ensure the highest quality of care and resident satisfaction.

You will lead dietary staff, ensure compliance with DOH, CMS, and sanitation regulations, manage budgets and inventory, and work with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient-focused nutrition plans.

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, food and nutrition, or a related field.
• Current New York State CDN credential.
• RD/RDN credential preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the food service department including menu planning, preparation, and service to residents.
• Supervise and train dietary staff with compliance to DOH, CMS and sanitation regulations.
• Develop and implement QA programs for high standards of food safety, quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure seamless care and resident satisfaction.
• Manage budgets, purchasing, inventory, staffing and QA in food service.
• Maintain accurate records with EMR and dietary-management software.
• Ensure DOH/CMS compliance and ServSafe certification or equivalent.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Team collaboration

Dietary accommodations

Education

Dietetics/Nutrition degree

Tools

Dietary-management software

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Director of Food Services

Job Summary:

Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a premiere facility in Brooklyn, New York, is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Food Service Director to join our exceptional team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire food service operation, ensuring the highest quality of care and excellent customer service to our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the food service department, including menu planning, food preparation, and service to residents

• Supervise and train dietary staff, ensuring compliance with DOH, CMS, and sanitation regulations

• Develop and implement quality assurance programs to ensure high standards of food safety, quality, and presentation

• Collaborate with the Nursing, physicians, Speech Therapy, and interdisciplinary care team to ensure seamless care coordination and resident satisfaction

• Manage food-service budgets, purchasing, inventory, staffing, and quality assurance

• Maintain accurate records and reports, utilizing electronic medical records and dietary-management software

• Ensure compliance with DOH, CMS, and sanitation regulations, and maintain ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or equivalent food-safety certification

Requirements:

• Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, food and nutrition, or a related field

• Current New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) credential

• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential preferred or required

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a nursing home, hospital, long-term care, or other healthcare setting

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, nutritional assessments, menu planning, and resident care plans

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and documentation skills

• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and accommodate residents' medical, cultural, religious, and personal dietary needs

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 annually

• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and compassionate work environment

• Seasonal change but our commitment to quality doesn't - Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.