Food Services Director - Long-Term Care Leader

Yona Eagle; Franklin (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

on-site life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona is hiring a Food Services Director responsible for planning, directing, and supervising the dietary department in a long-term care facility. You will hire and train staff, schedule shifts, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a resident-focused service culture.

The role requires strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and expertise in nutrition services, with experience in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years experience in long term care preferred
• ServSafe Certification for Managers, National Restaurant Association
• Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP), per the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers, the credentialing agency of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)
• Skilled in motivating and supervising staff members
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service and quality attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Public speaking skills
• Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required
• Ability to work all shifts as needed
• Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires and orients dietary staff
• Trains workers in procedures and proper operation and maintenance of equipment
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the departments
• Supervises and evaluates the quality of work completed by department employees
• Forecasts and plans the purchase of supplies, and equipment
• Plans work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services are rendered. Maintains proper staffing levels
• Maintains required records including but not limited to; inventory, compliance, income/expense, and personnel records
• Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate dietary activities
• Manages a cost-effective program to budget
• Maintains the department to be survey-ready at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintains excellent relations with residents, visitors, and all community departments
• Actively participates in facility meetings and committees
• Follows all Company policies and procedures
• Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire departmental team
• Conducts quality assurance rounds and inspections to ensure current quality controls and methodologies are suitable and sustainable
• Reports monthly initiatives, goals, and accomplishments
• Promotes and monitors resident satisfaction
• Ensures that the food service operation is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner

Education

Associate's or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning

Job description

Yona is hiring a Food Services Director responsible for planning, directing, and supervising the dietary department in a long-term care facility. You will hire and train staff, schedule shifts, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a resident-focused service culture.

The role requires strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and expertise in nutrition services, with experience in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.