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