Food Service Director - Healthcare Nursing Center

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Premier Skilled nursing facility located in  Erie County  has immediate opening for enthusiastic and energetic Food Service Director. The Food Service Director (FSD) is responsible for managing the food service operation of our Skilled Nursing Facility. The FSD must meet all regulatory requirements, health standards, and maintain quality food service within budget. The FSD must consistently endeavor to deliver nutritious food, expert management, and superior service to our clients and staff.

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

·         Overseeing food preparation, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food – must have culinary experiance;

·         Knowledge of regulating compliance and its application to food service operations;

·         Oversight and planning of purchasing and inventory;

·         Hiring Staff and contractors for quality nutritional services;

·         Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas;

·         Ensure employee’s compliance with health and food safety standards and regulations;

·         Investigating and resolving complaints regarding food quality or service;

Qualifications:

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in the long-term care facility.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Dietary Services Department.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of dietary service areas; must perform regular inspections of dietary service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• 5 years minimum experience in healthcare (food and nutrition).
• Must be CDM certified.
• A current ServSafe certification.

EOE Statement:

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.