The Assistant Director of Food Service manages the Dietary Services Department to provide nourishing, palatable well-balanced diets that meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident according to their comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.

Knowledge of State and federal laws and regulations that apply to food service in long term care. The Food Service Assistant Director must also have knowledge of accepted nutritional standards and facility policies and procedures for food service with the ability to apply these principles to establish criteria to assure that food services meet established standards of quality. Knowledge of sanitation and safety codes that apply to food service

Leadership skills to perform personnel and budget functions and to effectively utilize available resources in performing management and supervisory functions.