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Food Service Director

WeCare at Foltsbrook
Herkimer, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2027

FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

Join our growing skilled nursing team as a Food Service Director! We are seeking an experienced, organized leader to oversee daily dietary operations while ensuring residents receive high-quality meals and exceptional service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee daily food service and dietary department operations

  • Supervise, schedule, train, and support dietary staff

  • Ensure meals meet resident needs, preferences, therapeutic diets, and prescribed consistencies

  • Maintain compliance with CMS, state, sanitation, and food safety requirements

  • Manage food ordering, inventory, supplies, and department costs

  • Monitor kitchen cleanliness, food storage, temperatures, and sanitation practices

  • Collaborate with Nursing, Administration, and the interdisciplinary team

  • Assist with survey readiness and corrective action as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 1 year of food service leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting required

  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification preferred

  • ServSafe certification preferred

  • Knowledge of therapeutic diets, sanitation, and healthcare food service regulations

  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

  • Ability to manage staffing, schedules, inventory, and department priorities

JOIN OUR TEAM

We offer a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Apply today to join our team as our Food Service Director!

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Salary : $50,000 - $55,000

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