A skilled rehabilitation and nursing facility in Queens, NY is in search of a Food Services Director. We are consistently striving to deliver the greatest level of comfort and healing. Join our team as we collectively provide the best care for our residents.

Salary: $75,000- $95,000

As a Food Services Director, your responsibilities are to:

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  Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Food Services Department, its programs, and activities.
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  Assist in developing and maintaining written food services policies and procedures.
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  Assist in developing and maintaining written job descriptions and performance evaluations for each level of food services personnel.
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  Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
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  Direct the food services staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.
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  Assume the responsibility of obtaining, maintaining, and filing material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals used or stored in the Nutritional Services/Food Services Department. Ensure staff is aware of and knowledgeable of MSDSs.
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  Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies.
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  Develop and maintain a file of tested standard recipes.
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  Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary or required, concerning the operation of the Nutritional Services/Food Services Department.
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  Submit accident and incident reports to Human Resources within twenty-four (24) hours after their occurrence.
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  Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Administrator of action(s) taken. Follow Facility’s established procedures.
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  Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct food services deficiencies.
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  Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the food services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
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  Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.

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  Ensure that charted food services progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years experience as a Food Services Director in a Nursing Home
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets necessary
• Must be CDM Certified
• Knowledge of Geri menu and SigmaCare a plus
• COVID-19 vaccination is required

Benefits:

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  Competitive Pay

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  Medical/Dental
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  Paid Time Off
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  Company Perks
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  Employee Recognition Programs

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  Team Like Atmosphere

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for our residents and exemplify a values-based approach to your work, demonstrating safety, care, professionalism, efficiency, and strong team orientation, we welcome your application!