Food Services Manager in Training (MIT)

Complete Care at Fair Lawn Edge (2); Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Employer paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wages on demand

Discount & wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

Yona is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) for Food Services to join the dietary department of a long-term care facility in New Jersey. The MIT will learn to organize, plan, direct, control and supervise functions and personnel while delivering high-quality dining programs that meet regulations.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, training, budgeting, and ensuring a safe, sanitary operation with potential for growth and advancement within the food services team.

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree in food service management or hospitality from an accredited institution
• Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years in long term care preferred
• ServSafe Certification for Managers, National Restaurant Association
• Certified Dietary Manager, CDM/CFPP per ANFP
• Skilled in motivating and supervising staff
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet goals
• Public speaking skills
• Administrative and organizational follow-through skills
• Ability to work all shifts as needed
• Proficient in Windows-based Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Services Director with leading quality dining programs for residents
• Ensure dining programs meet federal, state, and local standards and regulations
• Train workers in procedures and operation of equipment
• Supervise and evaluate the quality of work by department staff
• Plan work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services
• Maintain records including inventory, compliance, income/expense, and personnel records
• Manage a cost-effective program to budget
• Maintain excellent relations with residents, visitors and community departments
• Participate in facility meetings and committees
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Promote professional growth and development of the department team
• Conduct quality assurance rounds and inspections for quality controls
• Report monthly initiatives, goals, and accomplishments
• Promote and monitor resident satisfaction
• Ensure food service operation is clean, safe, and sanitary

Skills

Motivating staff

Supervising staff

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Time management

Organizational skills

Stress management

Follow-through

Ability to work all shifts

Education

Associate's degree in food service management or hospitality

ServSafe Certification for Managers

CDM/CFPP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Yona is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) for Food Services to join the dietary department of a long-term care facility in New Jersey. The MIT will learn to organize, plan, direct, control and supervise functions and personnel while delivering high-quality dining programs that meet regulations.

The role emphasizes supervising staff, training, budgeting, and ensuring a safe, sanitary operation with potential for growth and advancement within the food services team.