Food Service Director

Food Service Director Full-time

Benefit:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

We are seeking an experienced Food Service Director to join our team in providing exceptional dining experience for our residents in our long-term care facility in Somerville, NJ. The Food Service Director will oversee all aspects of the dietary department, ensuring high-quality food service, adherence to dietary regulations, and overall resident satisfaction.

Food Service Director Key Duties:

• Assure compliance with Local, State and Federal requirements and laws regarding nutrition, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Ensure food service operates within established budgetary guidelines.
• Monitor food control systems such as food temperatures, portion control, preparation methods, garnishment, and presentation of food to ensure that food is to physician's diet orders before delivery.
• Knowledge of local, State, Federal regulations, and survey inspection process.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, as well as regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the overall sanitation and cleaning of the kitchen, storage and dining areas, and equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties.

Food Service Director Qualifications:

• Certified Food Manager or have an equivalent certification degree along with Servsafe certification. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification a plus.

• Minimum 3-5 years managing food service department in long term care facility or healthcare setting.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work effectively in a challenging environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food service management software.