Food Service Director Jobs in New York
Food Service Director jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in healthcare systems, university dining, corporate campuses, and large-scale hospitality operations. New York City, Buffalo, and Albany are the primary hiring hubs, with anchor employers like NYU Langone Health, Compass Group, and Sodexo maintaining consistent demand across the state. The most sought-after specialties are healthcare nutrition services, high-volume institutional dining management, and contract food service operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Yonkers Center is confident that together we can achieve even the highest standards of skilled nursing. Apply today, we can't wait to meet you!
115 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY
"JOIN OUR TEAM AT YONKERS CENTER"
Schedule
Full-Time - Day shift
Occasional weekends and holidays as needed to support department operations.
WHEN YOU WORK AT YONKERS CENTER AS A FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR YOU CAN ENJOY
Salary: $90-100k based on experience
Direct Deposit
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Daily Pay- Work Today Get Paid Today!
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Food Service Director
Yonkers Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Yonkers, NY
Lead Our Dietary Team and Make a Difference Every Day!
Yonkers Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced, organized, and motivated Food Service Director to lead our Dietary Services Department. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all food service operations, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, food quality, resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and staff performance.
If you are passionate about healthcare dining, team leadership, and delivering exceptional resident experiences, we encourage you to apply!
Position Summary
The Food Service Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and supervising all aspects of the Dietary Department. This includes menu planning, food production, sanitation, budgeting, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and staff development while ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals that meet physician-prescribed dietary requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Direct the daily operations of the Dietary Services Department.
Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate cooks, dietary aides, and food service staff.
Ensure all meals are prepared and served according to physician orders, therapeutic diets, and resident preferences.
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, CMS, and Department of Health regulations.
Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
Monitor food preparation, portion control, meal presentation, and service quality.
Manage departmental budgets, food costs, purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships.
Ensure proper sanitation, infection control, food storage, and kitchen safety procedures are consistently followed.
Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian, Administrator, Nursing Department, and interdisciplinary team to meet residents' nutritional needs.
Conduct routine kitchen inspections and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Oversee staff orientation, training, performance evaluations, and continuing education.
Maintain accurate records related to food temperatures, sanitation, purchasing, inventory, and regulatory compliance.
Respond promptly to resident and family concerns regarding meal service.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification REQUIRED
Minimum of 2–5 years in healthcare in food service management, preferably in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, hospital, or long-term care setting.
Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations, infection control, and CMS/Department of Health requirements.
Experience with budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and staff supervision.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dietary management software is preferred.
Yonkers Center is confident that together we can achieve even the highest standards of skilled nursing. Apply today, we can't wait to meet you!
115 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY
"JOIN OUR TEAM AT YONKERS CENTER"
Schedule
Full-Time - Day shift
Occasional weekends and holidays as needed to support department operations.
WHEN YOU WORK AT YONKERS CENTER AS A FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR YOU CAN ENJOY
Salary: $90-100k based on experience
Direct Deposit
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Daily Pay- Work Today Get Paid Today!
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Food Service Director
Yonkers Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Yonkers, NY
Lead Our Dietary Team and Make a Difference Every Day!
Yonkers Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced, organized, and motivated Food Service Director to lead our Dietary Services Department. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all food service operations, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, food quality, resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and staff performance.
If you are passionate about healthcare dining, team leadership, and delivering exceptional resident experiences, we encourage you to apply!
Position Summary
The Food Service Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and supervising all aspects of the Dietary Department. This includes menu planning, food production, sanitation, budgeting, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and staff development while ensuring residents receive safe, nutritious, and appetizing meals that meet physician-prescribed dietary requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Direct the daily operations of the Dietary Services Department.
Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate cooks, dietary aides, and food service staff.
Ensure all meals are prepared and served according to physician orders, therapeutic diets, and resident preferences.
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, CMS, and Department of Health regulations.
Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
Monitor food preparation, portion control, meal presentation, and service quality.
Manage departmental budgets, food costs, purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships.
Ensure proper sanitation, infection control, food storage, and kitchen safety procedures are consistently followed.
Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian, Administrator, Nursing Department, and interdisciplinary team to meet residents' nutritional needs.
Conduct routine kitchen inspections and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Oversee staff orientation, training, performance evaluations, and continuing education.
Maintain accurate records related to food temperatures, sanitation, purchasing, inventory, and regulatory compliance.
Respond promptly to resident and family concerns regarding meal service.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification REQUIRED
Minimum of 2–5 years in healthcare in food service management, preferably in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, hospital, or long-term care setting.
Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety regulations, infection control, and CMS/Department of Health requirements.
Experience with budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and staff supervision.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dietary management software is preferred.
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The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs across New York.
- Active ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent credential recognized in New York
- Bachelor's degree in food service management, nutrition, dietetics, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing high-volume institutional or healthcare food service operations
- Proficiency with food service management software and inventory control systems
- Strong knowledge of New York State Department of Health food safety regulations and compliance
- Proven ability to develop budgets, control food costs, and manage departmental financials
Food Service Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a food service director in New York?
Most food service directors in New York hold a bachelor's degree in food service management, nutrition, or hospitality, though candidates with significant operational experience are also competitive. New York does not require a state-issued director's license for most settings, but healthcare and long-term care facilities often require a Certified Dietary Manager credential or registered dietitian involvement. Large New York employers like hospital systems and university dining programs typically promote from within or hire candidates with supervisory experience in institutional settings.
Which companies hire food service directors in New York?
New York food service director roles are posted by Aramark, Trinity Services Group, and Legends Global and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of major hospital networks, universities, and contract management companies makes it one of the most employer-diverse markets in the country for this role.
Which New York cities have the most food service director jobs?
Brooklyn, Syracuse, and Bronx are the New York cities with the most food service director openings. New York City leads by volume due to its density of hospital systems, corporate campuses, and large hospitality operators, while Buffalo and Albany draw consistent demand from regional healthcare networks, state government facilities, and public university dining programs.
Are there remote food service director jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. About 40% of food service director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects the hands-on, on-site nature of managing kitchens, staff, and compliance in person. The portions of the role most suited to remote work are administrative functions like menu planning, vendor negotiations, and budget reporting.
How can I get hired as a food service director in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a food service director role from a supervisor or assistant director position within the same organization. Large New York hospital systems and university dining programs, including those affiliated with SUNY and CUNY campuses, regularly hire food service supervisors and catering managers who can advance internally. Earning a Certified Dietary Manager credential strengthens your candidacy significantly, and candidates who have managed teams in New York City's high-volume restaurant or catering industry often transition successfully into institutional director roles.
Where can I find and apply to food service director jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to food service director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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