Food and Nutrition Services Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

Join our dietary team in a skilled nursing setting and help provide comfort, care and connection through every meal served to our residents!

We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026! As an employee recently said, “I feel I have a lot of support. I feel like part of the team.”

Advantages:

• Flexible Pay Options – Choose On-Demand Pay and get paid as soon as tomorrow for work done today or opt for our Weekly Pay schedule!

• Positive, Family-Like Atmosphere – Work in a fun, supportive environment where teamwork and care go hand-in-hand.

• Generous PTO & Benefits – Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

• Career Growth Opportunities – Take advantage of our Loan and Forgiveness program as well as other educational programs to advance your nursing career.

• Strong, Stable Leadership – Join a team led by experienced managers who are committed to customer service excellence and staff development .

Benefits and Perks*:

• DAILY Pay!

• Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more. Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.

• 401K through Fidelity

• Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities

• Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare

• Wellness programs offered through WebMD

• Employee recognition programs

• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of your job is to assist the Food & Nutrition Services Director in the operation of the Food Service Department to include but not limited to, staffing, food ordering, meal preparation, food delivery, food safety and kitchen sanitation in accordance with community policies, physician orders, resident care plans and within the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the community.  You will help to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and as necessary, cook and supervise food service staff.  Follow all health, sanitary, infection control policies, and food service department polies and procedures.

Education & Qualifications:

• Must possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent.

• Must possess SERV safe certification with Food Handler level II or similar food safety certification per state specific requirement.

• Previous experience in long-term care preferred but not required.

• Previous cooking and supervisor experience preferred.

• CDM preferred.

• Must be able to communicate in English and have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Must possess and demonstrate the ability to carry out both verbal and written directions.

Shift and Wage:

• Full-Time Opportunity Available 

• Shifts Needed: Days, 8-hour Shift

• Wage: Competitive

*Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.