Job Description
Job description Director of Food Services - Senior Living $45,000 - $90,000/year | Full-Time Katzman Family Center for Living | Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, celebrating life through the Jewish tradition
Schedule:
Full-time, Exempt; Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with on-call responsibility for the Dietary Department. Supportive Team:
We value our team members just as much as the people we serve! Lead, supervise, and evaluate all food service staff, including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management, while fostering a service-oriented culture centered on dignity, respect, and responsiveness to seniors Oversee all dining operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and meal service for daily meals, special events, and holidays, ensuring menus are nutritious, resident-centered, and appropriate for senior dietary needs Ensure full compliance with kosher dietary laws in accordance with community standards and rabbinic supervision, including proper separation of meat and dairy and all kosher food handling and preparation practices Develop and manage the department budget, monitor expenses, control costs, and oversee purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal health, sanitation, and safety regulations, maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen and dining environment Lead and support inspections, audits, and corrective actions as needed Engage with residents to gather feedback, address concerns promptly and professionally, and continuously enhance the overall dining experience High school diploma or equivalent Experience in food service in a long-term care environment Minimum of 3 years of management or supervisory experience ServSafe Manager Certification, and Allergen Awareness Training required Capable of lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs independently and up to 50 lbs with assistance; Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, visitors, staff, and external agencies Proficient in reading, writing, and following instructions in English Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, company-funded Life Insurance, and optional STD, LTD, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage. Financial and educational support, such as a 403(b) retirement plan, Flexible Spending Account, and tuition reimbursement. Great workplace perks, including free meals, free parking, and a state-of-the-art facility with an inclusive, supportive culture. Start a meaningful career and apply today to become a Director of Food Services at Katzman Family Center for Living. We accept applications on a rolling basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position's essential job duties.
