Assistant Food Service Director

About the role

Skilled Nursing of Buffalo is hiring an Assistant Food Service Director in Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Inspect Residents' trays for consistency with the specified menu.
• May be requested to assist on tray line at mealtimes.
• Coordinate and plan food preparation activities for special events.
• Ordering and purchasing.
• Staff training and orientation.

Requirements

• CDM certification preferred
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Service experience in Long-Term Care settings strongly preferred.
• SERV Safe 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.