Director of Food Services

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare • Chelsea, MA

12d • $65,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Director of Food Services oversees daily food service operations at Katzman Family Center for Living, including meal preparation, production, service, and sanitation. The role ensures residents receive high-quality, nutritious, appealing meals in accordance with regulatory standards.

The Director leads, trains, supervises, and develops dietary team members, fostering accountability, teamwork, and a positive, resident-focused environment. The position also ensures compliance with applicable CMS, state, local, and Department of Public Health requirements related to food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, therapeutic diets, and nutrition.

Working with nursing, dietitians, and interdisciplinary teams, the Director supports residents' individual dietary needs and preferences, oversees menu planning, and works to improve the dining experience.

Requirements

• Previous food service management experience.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, therapeutic diets, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in staff supervision, budgeting, inventory management, and menu planning.
• ServSafe Manager's certification and Certified Food Protection Manager certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

• Food service management experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or healthcare setting.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily food service operations, including meal preparation, production, service, and sanitation.
• Ensure meals are high-quality, nutritious, appealing, and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Train, supervise, and develop dietary team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and a resident-focused work environment.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, local, and Department of Public Health regulations and requirements, including those related to food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, therapeutic diets, and nutritional standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietitians, and interdisciplinary teams to meet residents' dietary needs and preferences.
• Oversee menu planning and enhance the overall dining experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits, including short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Paid birthday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed