Food Service Director - Ultimate Healthcare
Essex County, NJ
About the Job
Ultimate Healthcare -
We are seeking a food service director (who is not classified as a dietitian) to be responsible for the food service function as well as planning and supervising department sanitation and food preparation according to menu planning for our Skilled Nursing Facility. Position will be located in Essex County, NJ.
Additional responsibilities include:
- providing technical guidance and administrative direction of food planning, menu formulation and preparation serving for regular and therapeutic diets according to nutritional standards
- adhering to all sanitary regulations governing the handling and serving of food
- overseeing that meals are prepared and served on schedule
- investigating trends and developments in dietary practices and techniques
- reviewing and evaluating the work performance of the dietary personnel as well as counsels/disciplines staff
- and most of all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Serve Safe Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the Center
- A degree in culinary services or food management is preferred
- Food service certification in accordance with regulatory agencies is required, associate degree in food service is preferred
- Knowledge of basic principles of dietetic, food sanitation and service and ability to formulate operational and capital budgets for the department
- Familiar with large-scale purchases and preparation of food and food and labor laws
- Able to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public
BENEFITS:
- PTO
- Health and Dental insurance
- 401k
Source : Ultimate Healthcare