Food Services Director

Food Services Director RAM Recruiting - 5.0 Teaneck, NJ Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $70,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Nutrition Collaborate with healthcare professionals Cost management Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Skilled nursing facility experience Long term care experience Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry Certified Dietary Manager Food service health code compliance Patient meal service Budget control Team leadership Safety regulations Staff scheduling Mid-level Kitchen cost control Food safety sanitizing procedures Inventory tracking for food cost management Regulatory readiness in healthcare Materials management in food and beverage Managing kitchen staff Kitchen staff scheduling Quality control experience within food and beverage industry Legal compliance Leadership Communication skills Restaurant supply ordering Kitchen organization Communication with kitchen staff Full Job Description Family of Caring at Teaneck is seeking a Food Services Director to lead the dietary department within the facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily food service operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, managing staff, and ensuring residents receive high-quality meals and nutritional services. The ideal candidate understands the skilled nursing environment and can balance resident satisfaction, department efficiency, and survey readiness. Key Responsibilities Oversee all dietary and food service operations within the facility Ensure compliance with state, federal, and sanitation regulations Manage kitchen staff schedules, performance, and daily workflow Monitor food quality, meal service, and resident satisfaction Maintain inventory, ordering, and department cost controls Collaborate with Nursing and the Registered Dietitian to meet residents' nutritional needs Support survey readiness and respond to dietary-related compliance matters Qualifications Prior Food Services Director experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred Strong knowledge of dietary regulations, sanitation standards, and food safety practices Experience managing kitchen staff and department operations Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred but not required What's Being Offered Competitive compensation aligned with experience Stable leadership environment Supportive interdisciplinary team Opportunity for long-term growth within the organization IND789