Food Service Director

Director of Dietary Services / Food Service Director

Kingston Center is actively seeking a Director of Food Services for our skilled nursing facility!

DUTIES:

• Plan, assign and inspect the work of Food Service Staff
• Schedule and assign staff, prepare department payroll for data entry if required
• Supervise the storage & care of food and supplies
• Oversee the cleaning of the kitchen, storage, dining areas, and equipment
• Inspects Residents' trays for consistency with specified menu
• Participates in daily food preparation
• Creative freedom with menu planning
• Small facility allows for personalized service with residents
• Coordinates and plans food preparation activities for special events

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• CDM or dietary manager equivalent
• Food Service exp. in Long-Term Care settings strongly preferred
• ServSafe or Sodexo certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of large scale & therapeutic food prep
• Solid leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work as a team member

LOCATION:

West Kingston, RI

ABOUT US:

Kingston Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 55-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in a woodsy, residential neighborhood of Washington County, Rhode Island. Our mission at Kingston Center is to provide the finest rehab and skilled nursing services anywhere. Excellence is our goal and good outcomes are our daily measures of progress. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We want all residents to leave Kingston Center with dignity and independence. Kingston Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care continuum.