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Director of Dining Services

WeCare Centers
Herkimer, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2026

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 REQUIRED

  • 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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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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