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Job Title: Food Service Director (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Location: CNY
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Food Service Director to lead and oversee all dietary operations within our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality meal service, regulatory compliance, and effective management of food service staff, while supporting the nutritional needs and well-being of our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage all food and nutrition services operations in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) standards for skilled nursing facilities
- Plan, implement, and evaluate menus that meet residents’ dietary and nutritional needs
- Oversee food procurement, inventory, preparation, and service
- Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and infection control
- Supervise, train, and evaluate dietary staff
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nursing and clinical staff
- Manage departmental budgets and control costs effectively
- Ensure resident satisfaction and address concerns related to food service
- Disaster stock management- oversight of emergency food & water reserve, strict inventory, calculations, therapeutic diet adaptation and rotation of stock auditing.
Minimum Qualifications (must meet at least one of the following):
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM); OR
- Certified Food Service Manager; OR
- Holds a similar national certification in food service management and safety from a recognized certifying body; OR
- Associate’s degree or higher in Food Service Management, Hospitality, or a related field (with coursework in food service or restaurant management) from an accredited institution; OR
- At least two (2) years of experience as a Food Service Director in a nursing facility setting AND completion (by October 1, 2023) of a course of study in food safety and management covering topics such as foodborne illness, sanitation procedures, and food purchasing/receiving
Additional Requirements:
- Must meet all New York State requirements for food service managers or dietary managers
- Strong knowledge of state & federal (CMS) long term care food and nutrition regulation.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Current Servsafe certification preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Dietetic technician registered (DTR), or Nutrition and dietetic technician registered (NDTR)
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting
- Strong background in clinical nutrition collaboration
- Proven ability in clinical chart documentation, electronic meal tracking systems, menu planning and therapeutic diet modifications
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Pay: Up to $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,000