Food Service Director

Excel Care Newark; Newark (DE); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay and benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Excel Care Newark seeks a Food Service Director to lead our dining program, plan menus, and manage kitchen operations while fostering a team culture of quality and hospitality.

You will oversee menu planning, staffing, budgets, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with clinical teams to support residents’ dietary needs and care plans. A hands-on leader who motivates staff and champions resident satisfaction will thrive in this role.

Competenze

• Strong organizational and budgeting skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with hospitality focus.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and survey readiness.

Mansioni

• Plan and oversee menus meeting nutritional guidelines while appealing to residents.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen and dining operations, including staffing and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulations.
• Oversee budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Develop dietary staff to deliver high-quality service.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to support resident care plans and dietary needs.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Budgeting skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Food Service Director

Do you love bringing people together over a great meal — and leading a team that makes it happen? We're looking for a Food Service Director to take the reins of our dining program and deliver food that residents actually look forward to.

In this role, you'll oversee every aspect of our dining services, from menu planning to kitchen operations, while building a team culture rooted in quality, cleanliness, and hospitality.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and oversee menus that meet nutritional guidelines while keeping meals appealing and satisfying for residents
• Manage day-to-day kitchen and dining operations, including staffing, scheduling, and training
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and state/federal regulations
• Manage food and supply budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Lead, mentor, and develop dietary staff to deliver consistent, high-quality service
• Partner with clinical and administrative teams to support resident care plans and special dietary needs

What We're Looking For:

• Strong organizational and budgeting skills
• A hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality and resident satisfaction
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and survey readiness

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• A collaborative leadership team that values your expertise
• The chance to shape the dining experience for residents who deserve great food and great care