Food Service Director

Oneida Center is hiring a Food Service Director in Utica, NY.

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 the specified menu.
• May be requested to assist on tray line at mealtimes.
• Coordinates and plans food preparation activities for special events.
• Ordering and purchasing.
• Staff training and orientation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• CDM certification required
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Service exp. 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.

About us:

Oneida Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, formerly known as Focus Utica for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, is a 120-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Utica, New York. Our pledge to the community, our residents, and staff is to provide post-acute-care in a manner that sets the standard of excellence and strives to meet and/or exceed the expectations of our residents, staff, and all we come in contact with. Services at Oneida Center include Skilled Nursing, Respite, Hospice, and Post-acute Rehabilitation and are affiliated with an Assisted Living Program and Adult Day Care. We endeavor to embrace our residents in times of crisis and assist them to leave and/or live here with a sense of well – being, individuality, and independence. Oneida Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V