About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Food Service Director for our Skilled Long-Term Care Facility in Philmont, NY to oversee our dining operations and ensure exceptional food service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service healthcare management.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and assign staff, prepare, and process department payroll and new hire paperwork.
- Ensure the food service operates within established budgetary guidelines.
- Ordering and purchasing.
- Knowledge of local, State, Federal regulations, and survey inspection process.
- Train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, as well as regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the overall sanitation and cleaning of the kitchen, storage and dining areas, and equipment.
- Performs other job-related duties.
Requirements
- Nursing Home, Senior Living, Hospital, or Healthcare experience required.
- We will provide sanitation certification if you are not already Serve Safe Certified.
- Minimum 2-3 years managing the food service department in long term care facility, hospital, or healthcare setting strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of large scale and therapeutic food preparation.
- Solid leadership and supervisory skills.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills, Outlook Email, Microsoft Office, Meal Tracker, OnCare, and Meal Tracker.
Skills
- ServSafe certification
- Certified Food Manager
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
- Large scale food preparation
- Therapeutic food preparation
- Leadership
- Supervisory skills
- Basic computer skills
- Outlook Email
- Microsoft Office
- Meal Tracker
- OnCare
Location
- Philmont, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 2-3 years managing food service in long term care, hospital, or healthcare setting
Education Level
- ServSafe certification
- Certified Food Manager preferred
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $65,000 / year
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Patriot Preventive Care - Your Wellness Guardian
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Uniform Shirts Provided
- Direct Deposit
- 401K
- Education Reimbursement - $250 Annually
- Paid Orientation and Training
- Opportunities for career advancement
