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About the Role
As the Food Service Director, you will ensure our residents enjoy delicious, nutritious meals prepared with care while meeting strict health and safety standards. This role requires a combination of leadership, creativity, and a commitment to excellence in service.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the food service program, including menu planning, food preparation, service delivery, and staff management
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including dietary standards and health codes
- Collaborate with residents, families, and healthcare teams to accommodate dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions
- Recruit, train, and supervise a team of culinary and service professionals, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence
- Oversee food service budgets, control costs, and manage inventory to optimize resources without compromising quality
- Introduce creative menu options and dining experiences to enhance resident satisfaction and engagement
Requirements
- Proven experience in food service management, preferably in long-term care, healthcare, or senior living
- Knowledge of dietary guidelines, including therapeutic diets and nutritional needs for elderly populations
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the dedication to upholding high standards of quality and service
- Proficiency in food safety and sanitation practices (e.g., ServSafe certification)
- Compassionate and empathetic nature including experience working with customers or patient families
- Interest in the nutrition and healthcare needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
Skills
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Service Excellence
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Service Delivery
- Staff Management
- Regulatory Adherence
- Dietary Accommodations
- Team Recruitment
- Team Training
- Team Supervision
- Budget Management
- Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Menu Development
- Resident Satisfaction
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Food Safety
- Sanitation Practices
- ServSafe Certification
- Empathy
- Nutrition
- Healthcare Needs
Location
- 1800 Butterfield Avenue, Utica, New York, 13501
Work Type
- Full-Time
Education Level
- Certification as a Dietary Manager (CDM), Registered Dietitian (RD), or equivalent is highly desirable
Salary/Compensations
- USD $35.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.
- approx. $72,800 - $83,200/year
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
About the Company
- The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates.
- National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984.
- Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.
- Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.
- When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.