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Posted July 28, 2026

Director of Nutritional Services (FSD)

Healthcare Nursing of Somerset County
Somerset County, NJ, US Full Time
55000USD - 65000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description

Full-time position for a Professional Director of Food & Nutrition. Excellent salary for the right candidate.

· Schedules and coordinates the work of cooks, and other kitchen personnel to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals.

· Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas.

· Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste.

· Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.

· Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff.

· Periodically visits dining area and communicates with residents, visitors, and family members for food related feedback.

· Always support safe work habits and a safe working environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel, and discipline all employees in the department.

· Provide, develop, train, and maintain a professional work force.

· Ensure all services to members are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.

· Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Ability to Cook.

· Ability to interact positively with administration, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.

· Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.

· Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat co-workers, supervisors and members/guests with respect and courtesy.

REQUIREMENTS

· Servsafe Certified

· Proficient Computer Skills.

· Takes ownership of the dietary department.

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