Food Service Director Skilled Nursing Facility

Palm Gardens Adult Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive management

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Palm Gardens Adult Health Care in Brooklyn, NY, seeks an experienced Food Service Director to lead the dietary team and oversee daily kitchen operations and meal service. You will maintain high standards of food quality and resident satisfaction while ensuring survey readiness and DOH compliance.

The role requires prior FSD experience in a nursing home/SNF, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of DOH regulations. CDM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior Food Service Director experience in a nursing home/SNF required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Solid knowledge of DOH regulations and dietary operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire our dietary team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and meal service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and resident satisfaction.
• Ensure DOH compliance and survey readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

DOH regulations

Job description

Food Service Director (FSD) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Brooklyn, NY | $85,000–$100,000 annually

Great food. Great team. Great opportunity!

We’re looking for an experienced, energetic Food Service Director who’s ready to take charge and make a difference!

Join a supportive team where your leadership is valued, your ideas matter, and you have the opportunity to truly make an impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire our dietary team.

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and meal service.

• Maintain high standards of food quality and resident satisfaction.

• Ensure DOH compliance and smooth survey readiness.

What We’re Looking For:

• Prior Food Service Director experience in a nursing home/SNF required.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

• Solid knowledge of DOH regulations and dietary operations.

• CDM certification preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $85K–$100K

• Supportive management and a positive work environment.

• An opportunity to lead, grow, and make a real difference.