Food Service Director - Brooklyn Gardens Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center : Job Details

Director of Food Services

Brooklyn Gardens is actively seeking an experienced Director of Food Services for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn, New York. The ideal candidate would be a Certified Dietary Manager with LTC experience or have a culinary background with healthcare experience.

DUTIES:

• Plan, assign and inspect the work of Food Service Staff.
• Schedule and assign staff, prepare department payroll for data entry if required.
• Supervise the storage & care of food and supplies.
• Oversee the cleaning of the kitchen, storage, dining areas, and equipment.
• Inspects Residents' trays for consistency with the specified menu.
• May be requested to assist on tray line at mealtimes.
• Coordinates and plans food preparation activities for special events.
• Ordering and purchasing.
• Staff training and orientation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Service exp. in Long-Term Care settings strongly preferred.
• ServSafe or Sodexo certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep.
• Solid leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work as a team member.

LOCATION:

Brooklyn, NY

ABOUT US:

Brooklyn Gardens is a state-of-the-art facility where we offer warm, compassionate services that extend way beyond the medical. Our staff reflects the culturally diverse community we serve, ensuring that individual differences and preferences are respected and graciously addressed.