Food Service Director

Echelon Care and Rehab; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Same-day pay

Gift giveaways

Thankful Thursday

Job summary

Echelon Care and Rehab is seeking a Food Service Director to lead the dining program for residents, staff, and visitors. This role plans menus, oversees service, and ensures regulatory compliance while maintaining quality and cost targets.

The director collaborates with a team, ensures on-time meal service, and guides dietary personnel through training and performance reviews. On-site work in Voorhees Township, NJ, with competitive benefits and opportunity for leadership impact.

Qualifications

• Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility.
• AA degree in culinary services or food management preferred.
• Food Service Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies is required. Associate degree in Food Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures responsibility for the quality and quantity of food served.
• Adheres to all sanitary regulations governing handling and serving of food.
• Oversees that meals are prepared and served on schedule.
• Investigates trends and developments in dietary practices and techniques, and evaluates their adaptability to dietary program.
• Develops, revises and adapts work techniques and methods for more efficient operation of unit and for training employees.
• Prepares and serves food in accordance with national standards, administrative policies and within budget allowances.
• Maintains accurate records and reports.
• Reviews and evaluates the work performance of the dietary personnel as well as counsels/disciplines staff according to established facility personnel policy.
• Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Budgeting skills

Staff training

Performance appraisals

Safety compliance

Quality service

TB test verification

Education

AA degree in culinary services

Food service certification

Associate degree in Food Service

Job description

Food Service Director

SALARY:$70,000 to $80,000 Per Year

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Same Day Pay!!
• Monthly Employee Gift Giveaways
• Weekly "Thankful Thursday" Appreciation Events

About Us

Echelon Care and Rehab is redefining what a nursing facility can be. We combine the warmth of a close-knit community with a commitment to exceptional clinical care, creating an environment where residents receive personalized attention and employees have the support they need to excel.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative team, accessible leadership, and professionals who take pride in doing things the right way. We believe in providing the resources, staffing support, and recognition our team deserves, because great care starts with a great workplace.

Whether it’s a weekly Thankful Thursday, monthly staff giveaways, or simply leaders who show up and help, we work hard to ensure our employees feel valued every day.

Join a team where your contributions are appreciated, and the care you provide truly makes a difference.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Food Service Director, who is not classified as a dietitian, is ultimately responsible for the food service function. He/she plans and supervises activities of the department to provide service for residents, employees, and visitors. In addition, the Food Service Director provides technical guidance and administrative direction over food planning, menu formulation and preparation and serving of regular and therapeutic diets.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 1 Ensures responsibility for the quality and quantity of food served;
• 2 Adheres to all sanitary regulations governing handling and serving of food;
• 3 Oversees that meals are prepared and served on schedule;
• 4 Investigates trends and developments in dietary practices and techniques, and evaluates their adaptability to dietary program;
• 5 Develops, revises and adapts work techniques and methods for more efficient operation of unit and for training employees;
• 6 Prepares and serves food in accordance with national standards, administrative policies and within budget allowances;
• 7 Maintains accurate records and reports;
• 8 Reviews and evaluates the work performance of the dietary personnel as well as counsels/disciplines staff according to established facility personnel policy;
• 9 Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes, by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;
• 10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• 11 Performs other duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the facility.
• 2 AA degree in culinary services or food management preferred.
• 3 Food Service Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies is required. Associate degree in Food Service preferred.

JOB SKILLS:

• 1 Knowledge of basic principles of dietetic, food sanitation and service; must be familiar with large scale; purchases and preparation of food, food and labor laws and with accepted food service techniques.
• 2 Ability to formulate operational and capital budgets for the food service department.
• 3 Knowledgeable in personnel practices related to the recruiting, hiring, orientation and training of food service personnel.
• 4 Familiar with the Windsor Gardens Care Center performance appraisal system.
• 5 Ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• 6 Basic computer skills.
• 7 Provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.