Food Service Director
Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab, Brooklyn, New York
About Us
At Ditmas Park, it's not really about us. It's about the patient, every step of the way. For over four decades, Ditmas Park Rehab and Care Center has been an undisputed leader of quality rehab and nursing care. Known for our utmost standards of medical practice and compassionate, individualized therapy, Ditmas Park is the trusted place for the journey to recovery and exemplary quality of life for you or your loved one.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Food Service Director to lead our dining operations team at Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for developing and executing dining solutions to meet patients' and residents' needs and tastes. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and have a strong background in food and nutrition services, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, engage, and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching, and managing performance
Ensure food services appropriately connect to the Executional Framework
Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute
Reward and recognize employees
Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress
Adopt Ditmas Park process and systems
Build revenue and manage budget, including cost controls regarding food, beverage, and labor
Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
Implement and maintain Ditmas Park agenda for both labor and food initiatives
Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees
Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage, and hour
Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving of food-related products, as well as menu planning and development
Qualifications
Requires at least 2 years of experience in the position of a director of food and nutrition services
Completed a minimum course of study in food safety that includes topics integral to managing dietary operations
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Strong communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service
Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
If you are a motivated and experienced food service professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To apply, please submit your application today.
