Food Service Director | $90,000/yr - Westchester County, NY 10550

Job description

Job Title: Food Service Director
Location: Mount Vernon, Westchester County, NY 10550
Job Type: Full-time (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM)
Salary: $90,000/yr
Job ID: #3497

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency connecting top healthcare professionals with premier opportunities. We partner with top hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and multi-specialty groups to match candidates with roles aligned with their career goals.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Food Service Director (FSD) for an immediate full-time opening with a premier rehabilitative therapy and long-term care facility in Mount Vernon, NY. This leadership role oversees daily dietary and food service operations, ensuring high-quality nutritional care for patients and residents.

Why Join Us?
✔ Competitive Salary: $90,000 annually
✔ Comprehensive Benefits:
✔ Paid Vacation Leave | Paid Sick Leave | Personal Days | Federal Holidays
✔ 401(k) Retirement Contribution Plan | Free On-site Parking
✔ Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Stable day hours)
✔ Career & Impact: Lead dietary operations in a supportive rehabilitation center committed to patient outcomes and culinary excellence.

Key Responsibilities
✔ Direct daily dietary operations, including food preparation, kitchen workflows, and meal distribution.
✔ Supervise, train, and mentor culinary and dietary staff to ensure exceptional quality and customer service.
✔ Partner with clinical dietitians and medical teams to design seasonal menus and execute specialized diet plans.
✔ Manage inventory control, procurement, food storage, cost containment, and kitchen supply tracking.
✔ Ensure strict adherence to local/state Department of Health codes, sanitation guidelines, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
✔ Coordinate with nursing and therapy teams to align nutrition strategies with individualized rehabilitation plans.
✔ Maintain thorough records of meal counts, temperature logs, inventory audits, and resident feedback.

Qualifications
✔ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field preferred.
✔ Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Food Service Director or similar dietary leadership role in healthcare/long-term care.
✔ Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of therapeutic diets, food allergies, sanitation guidelines, inventory systems, and health regulations.
✔ Soft Skills: Proven team leadership, excellent communication, strong customer service, and effective prioritization in fast-paced settings.

How to Apply
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• Vacation leave
• 401k contribution
• Sick leave