Food Service Director

Department: Food & Nutrition

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bridgewater - NJ

Compensation: $78,000 - $82,000 / year

Description: We will provide sanitation certification if you are not already Serve Safe Certified. We are seeking an experienced Food Service Directorfor our Kosher Skilled Long-Term Care Facilityin Bridgewater, NJto oversee our dining operations and ensure exceptional food service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Kosher food service healthcare management.

Food Service Director Key Duties: 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.

Food Service Director Qualifications: Current Serv Safe certification or we will provide upon hire. Certified Food Manager preferred. Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification a plus. Minimum 2-3 years managing the food service department in long term care facility, hospital, or healthcare KOSHER 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.

Food Service Director 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