Food Service Director Jobs in New Jersey
Food Service Director jobs in New Jersey are open across Township of Brick, Lakewood, and Newton and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Aramark, Complete Care At Phillipsburg, and Complete Care at Barn Hill hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Food Service Director JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 6+ Food Service Director jobs











Come rise above with Yona! Our employees are instrumental in maintaining a happy, healthy, and clean environment for the residents.
We depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, and compassionate individuals who share our vision and work together to attain it.
Our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. You will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all the residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Food Services Director
The Food Services Director organizes, plans, directs, controls, and supervises functions and personnel within the dietary department which provides food and nutrition services to residents in a long-term care facility.
Benefits of Yona
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Competitive paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Wages on demand
- Discount & wellness programs
- Career growth
Responsibilities:
- Interviews, hires and orients dietary staff
- Trains workers in procedures and proper operation and maintenance of equipment
- Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and supervises functions and activities of the departments
- Supervises and evaluates the quality of work completed by department employees
- Forecasts and plans the purchase of supplies, and equipment
- Plans work and staffing schedules to ensure adequate services are rendered. Maintains proper staffing levels
- Maintains required records including but not limited to; inventory, compliance, income/expense, and personnel records
- Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate dietary activities
- Manages a cost-effective program to budget
- Maintains the department to be survey-ready at all times, assuring the department operates within federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintains excellent relations with residents, visitors, and all community departments
- Actively participates in facility meetings and committees
- Follows all Company policies and procedures
- Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire departmental team
- Conducts quality assurance rounds and inspections to ensure current quality controls and methodologies are suitable and sustainable
- Reports monthly initiatives, goals, and accomplishments
- Promotes and monitors resident satisfaction
- Ensures that the food service operation is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
Requirements
- Associate's or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years experience in long term care preferred
- ServSafe Certification for Managers, National Restaurant Association
- Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP), per the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers, the credentialing agency of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)
- Skilled in motivating and supervising staff members
- Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service and quality attitude
- Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
- Public speaking skills
- Excellent stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required
- Ability to work all shifts as needed
- Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
This posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Candidates/employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Yona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
IND123
See All 6 Food Service Director Jobs in New Jersey
Find roles in New Jersey that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Food Service Director JobsFood Service Director Jobs by City in New Jersey
Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Food Service Director Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Aramark1

- Complete Care At Phillipsburg1

- Complete Care at Barn Hill1

- Complete Care at Brick1

- Complete Care at Laurelton1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Food & Beverage1
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, food service management, or a related field
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Five or more years of food service management experience in a healthcare or institutional setting
- Demonstrated experience managing food and labor budgets in high-volume operations
- Proficiency with food service management software such as Computrition, CBORD, or similar platforms
- Registered Dietitian credential preferred or required for clinical food service director roles
Food Service Director Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How many food service director jobs are there in New Jersey?
There are 6+ food service director openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Township of Brick, Lakewood, and Newton. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.
How much do food service directors make in New Jersey?
Food service directors in New Jersey earn a median of about $78,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,240 for the lowest 10% to over $122,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Jersey cities have the most food service director jobs?
Township of Brick, Lakewood, and Newton have the most food service director openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire food service directors in New Jersey?
Employers hiring food service directors in New Jersey include Aramark, Complete Care At Phillipsburg, and Complete Care at Barn Hill, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote food service director jobs in New Jersey?
Yes. About 0% of food service director openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.
How do I apply for food service director jobs in New Jersey?
You can apply to food service director jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.
See All 6 Food Service Director Jobs in New Jersey
Find roles in New Jersey that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Food Service Director Jobs