Director of Food Services

Title: Director of Food Services

Posting Date: July 16, 2026

Location: Integrity House - Newark

Are you searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and make an impact? Join Integrity House, New Jersey’s oldest active nonprofit provider of compassionate care for individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions. We’ve been a trusted source in our field since our founding in 1968, and our goal has remained constant: to provide our clients with comprehensive, whole-person care options under one unified system of care. Integrity House operates 16 licensed treatment programs across New Jersey as well as community outreach and prevention programs, and serves over 3,000 individuals every year.

The Director of Food Services is responsible for the overall management of the food service department, overseeing both cafeterias (located in Newark and Secaucus). The Director of Food Service is responsible for personnel management–supervising, coordinating and directing the work duties of all food service personnel, including providing performance evaluations. The Director of Food Service shall make sure department complies with local, state and federal agency requirements; ensures the preparation and distribution of meals in all locations, coordinates facility/cafeteria use during special events, training and related programs; complete all required reports and operate the program in a professional manner. The Director of Food Service collaborates with the dietitian and Director of Nursing to ensure client needs are met, and health menus are prepared. The Director of Food Service is responsible for the purchasing and budgeting of the food service related items.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Director of Food Services

Maintain compliance with DOH Licensing Regulations related to food service

• Participate in audits/inspections
• Develop and implement plan of correction
• Ensure safety of all clients, program staff and infrastructure

Manage Program Budget

• Review and approve program billing
• Address and correct areas where service delivery is not optimized, resulting in failure to capture revenue
• Keep all costs within or under budget and forecast future budget needs
• Adjust expenses as aligned with budget
• Monitor program costs and spending.

Staff Development and Supervision

• Provide administrative supervision of all program staff
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate all program staff—with KPIs and measurable business and developmental goals
• Identify development opportunities for top talent (A Players)
• Manage scheduling of all food service staff, ensuring adequate coverage of all cafeterias.
• Facilitate and document annual and skills-development training of the food service staff.
• Ensure staff maintain required credentials (i.e. ServSafe)

Oversee food service operations

• Responsible for the efficient operation of food services for the organization which includes: Pricing, Purchasing,

Utilization, and Preparation of all food, related services and supplies

• Inventory, food rotation and cleanliness of all facilities
• Ensure compliance with Sanitary and Health Code requirements
• Purchase and manage resources within established budget
• Compliance with dietary instructions and/or restrictions according to Physician and/or Dietician
• Establish menus that are nutritionally balanced and ensure quality and healthy options are available.
• Ensure portion sizes are appropriate and maintain menu log for Dietician
• Responsible for the transportation, preparation, presentation, storage and disposal of food served in all capacities; including: special events, regular meals, fundraising activities, client outings, meetings and/or training
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure the kitchen is always properly stocked.
• Work with vendors to obtain best pricing and high-quality products.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree or Vocational Training in a related discipline (Culinary Arts, Food Service, Hospitality, etc.), required.

Experience

• 3 years of managerial experience, required.
• Strong and proven leadership experience

Required Licensing Or Certifications

• SafeServ (Supervisor), required.
• Food Handlers Certificate, required.
• A valid NJ Driver’s License, required.
• First Aid, CPR, and Narcan Training, required (can obtain within 30 days of hire).

Specialized Skills, Abilities And Knowledge

• Knowledge of professional and ethical behavioral standards (client/employee relationships)
• Proficient Ability to manage food service issues independently, including financial, scheduling, supply shortages, ingredient, menu substitution, etc.
• Capability to exercise rational judgment in an emergency
• Team oriented philosophy regarding substance use treatment and client care
• Ability to establish strong therapeutic alliances with clients
• Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness, genuine positive regard and empathy regarding client concerns
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality in performing duties
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations and standards
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Able to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position overseeing both cafeterias in the campus, located in Newark and Secaucus, NJ. The Director of Food Service is expected to work a schedule that aligns with meal preparation times and adequate oversight of staff with core hours of Monday through Friday from 5am-1pm. The Director of Food Service is required to be on call for emergency needs related to food service and work during holiday and other celebratory events as scheduled.

Salary: $70,000.00 per year

Why Work for Integrity?

We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. We believe that workplace diversity and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company’s success and provides you with the best co-workers you could ask for. Our employee benefits play an important role in making Integrity a great place to work.

Our Exceptional Benefits Package Includes

• Low Cost and Generous Medical and Prescription Coverage (ask us for our benefits summary, we are proud of it!)
• Employer Paid Dental
• Employer Paid Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Time
• 403(b) Plan with a Dollar for Dollar Match up to 3% of Compensation
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $4,000 annual
• Recognition Rewards
• Professional Development Assistance

Who We Are

Integrity House is New Jersey’s oldest provider of comprehensive substance use and mental health services. We’ve been a trusted source in our field since our founding in 1968, and our goal has remained constant: to help individuals and families experiencing addiction and mental health conditions measurably improve their health and overall quality of life

Integrity House operates a broad network of services that includes a full suite of treatment options for substance use disorder; mental health services; gambling addiction services; physical health services; education and employment readiness support; care coordination; creative arts therapy; supportive housing; recovery programs; and community outreach services. Integrity is accredited from by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, at its highest level, and was voted one of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers. Annually, Integrity House serves over 7,000 New Jersey residents through its treatment and outreach programs.

To apply, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to ***email_hidden***

Integrity is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Integrity House openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.