Director of Food Service

Job overview

The Director of Food Service is an onsite role based in Flushing, NY. Compensation is $90,000 per year, supporting The Pavilion at Queens for Rehabilitation & Nursing. This role exists to oversee the daily operations of the Dietary Department. The director manages menu planning, food preparation, staffing, inventory, and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality nutrition services for residents in a skilled nursing facility.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily dietary operations, including food preparation and meal service.
• Coordinate menus and ensure proper portion sizes and special dietary needs are met.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable DOH, state, and federal regulations and food safety standards.
• Monitor sanitation and cleanliness of kitchens, food storage areas, coolers, freezers, and equipment.
• Inspect food, supplies, and equipment to ensure quality and appropriate stock levels.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies within budget.
• Maintain accurate inventory and temperature records.
• Schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate Dietary Department staff.
• Ensure proper staffing and efficient scheduling of department personnel.
• Manage departmental labor and food costs.
• Develop and maintain food service policies and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve resident and family concerns regarding food quality and service.
• Conduct staff training and in-services on food preparation, sanitation, safety, and kitchen procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

flushing ny

food service director

dietary

healthcare

ltc

management

regulatory compliance

$90k/yr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Not Specified

About the employer

The Pavilion at Queens for Rehabilitation & Nursing is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.