Food and Nutrition Services Assistant Director
About The Position
Join our dietary team in a skilled nursing setting and help provide comfort, care and connection through every meal served to our residents! We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026! As an employee recently said, “I feel I have a lot of support. I feel like part of the team.” Position Summary: The primary purpose of your job is to assist the Food & Nutrition Services Director in the operation of the Food Service Department to include but not limited to, staffing, food ordering, meal preparation, food delivery, food safety and kitchen sanitation in accordance with community policies, physician orders, resident care plans and within the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the community. You will help to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and as necessary, cook and supervise food service staff. Follow all health, sanitary, infection control policies, and food service department polies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, or equivalent
- SERV safe certification with Food Handler level II or similar food safety certification per state specific requirement
- Ability to communicate in English
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to carry out both verbal and written directions
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in long-term care
- Previous cooking and supervisor experience
- CDM preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the Food & Nutrition Services Director in the operation of the Food Service Department
- Manage staffing, food ordering, meal preparation, food delivery, food safety and kitchen sanitation
- Ensure quality nutritional services are provided daily
- Cook and supervise food service staff
- Follow all health, sanitary, infection control policies, and food service department policies and procedures
Benefits
- Flexible Pay Options – Choose On-Demand Pay and get paid as soon as tomorrow for work done today or opt for our Weekly Pay schedule!
- Positive, Family-Like Atmosphere
- Generous PTO & Benefits
- Career Growth Opportunities – Take advantage of our Loan and Forgiveness program as well as other educational programs to advance your nursing career.
- Strong, Stable Leadership
- DAILY Pay!
- Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
- Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more.
- Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
- 401K through Fidelity
- Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
- Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
- Wellness programs offered through WebMD
- Employee recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
