Food Services Director

Chateau-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

Generous PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Team-Oriented Work Environment

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Chateau Rehab and Nursing Center in Rochelle Park, NJ, is seeking a Food Services Director to oversee our Dietary/Food Services Department in a skilled nursing setting. This full-time role reports to the facility leadership and involves managing menus, diets, and staff.

The position requires leadership experience, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive benefits are included with a 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in Food Services/Dietary Services in healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of diet therapy, therapeutic diets, food safety, sanitation, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Empeon experience and Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Dietary/Food Services operations in a skilled nursing facility.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Coordinate dietary services with Nursing, Administration, Activities, Social Services and Infection Control.
• Manage menus, therapeutic diets, resident preferences and special diets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, infection control and regulatory standards.
• Monitor food quality, portions, service, inventory, and costs.
• Maintain dietary records, menus, recipes, reports and documentation.
• Address resident and family dietary concerns and complaints.
• Participate in surveys, inspections, audits and QAPI activities.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Staff supervision

Staff training

Dietary management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Food Services Director

Facility: Chateau Rehab and Nursing Center
Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Salary: $75,000 annually

About the Role

Chateau Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Food Services Director to oversee our Dietary/Food Services Department in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Dietary/Food Services operations in a skilled nursing facility.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Coordinate dietary services with Nursing, Administration, Activities, Social Services, and Infection Control.
• Manage menus, therapeutic diets, diet changes, resident preferences, and special diets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, meal service, inventory, supplies, and food costs.
• Maintain dietary records, menus, recipes, reports, and required documentation.
• Address resident and family dietary concerns and complaints.
• Participate in facility surveys, inspections, audits, QAPI/QAA activities, and plans of correction.
• Assist with resident discharge planning and dietary needs.
• Maintain required SDS/MSDS documentation and departmental safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality, resident-centered nutritional services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in Food Services/Dietary Services in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, nursing home, or healthcare setting.
• Experience with long-term care dietary operations preferred.
• Knowledge of diet therapy, therapeutic diets, food safety, sanitation, cost control, and food management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Empeon and Microsoft Office experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Supportive, Team-Oriented Work Environment
• Company Perks & Employee Discounts