Director of Food Services

• Oversee Food Service Operations: Direct all daily food service operations, including meal preparation, production, service, and sanitation, ensuring high-quality, nutritious, and appealing meals for residents in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Leadership & Staff Development: Train, supervise, and develop dietary team members while promoting accountability, teamwork, and a positive, resident-focused work environment.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with CMS, state, local, and Department of Public Health regulations, including food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, therapeutic diets, and nutritional standards.
• Resident Satisfaction & Nutritional Care: Collaborate with nursing, dietitians, and interdisciplinary teams to meet residents' individual dietary needs, accommodate preferences, oversee menu planning, and enhance the overall dining experience.

• Previous food service management experience, preferably in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, therapeutic diets, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in staff supervision, budgeting, inventory management, and menu planning.
• ServSafe Manager's certification and Certified Food Protection Manager certifications required
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish, both verbally and written, is preferred

Chelsea Jewish Life communities are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.