Assistant Food Service Director

Company Description CareOne is a leading, family-owned senior care provider with more than 50 locations across New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Connecticut. The organization offers a full continuum of services, including independent and assisted living, sub-acute care, and long-term acute care, supporting residents, patients, and their families at every stage of the care journey. CareOne focuses on a people-centered environment and a personalized approach, ensuring that each individual receives attention tailored to their needs. With a strong commitment to innovation and best-in-class clinical services, CareOne creates communities that feel like home. It is a place where care and community come together to offer a better way of aging.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Chef role based in Evesham, NJ. The Chef prepares and cooks nutritious, appealing meals that meet dietary guidelines for residents and patients, including special diets and allergy considerations. Daily responsibilities include menu planning, food ordering and inventory management, maintaining high standards of kitchen sanitation and safety, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies. The Chef collaborates with dietary staff, nursing teams, and other colleagues to coordinate meal service times and accommodate individual needs. The role also involves training and guiding kitchen staff, managing food presentation, and supporting a welcoming dining experience that aligns with CareOne's person-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional cooking, meal preparation, and menu planning in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or similar settings.
• Knowledge of nutrition, special diets (e.g., low-sodium, diabetic, texture-modified), and food safety regulations.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, including inventory control, ordering, and cost-conscious food production.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills to handle high-volume meal service.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with dietary, clinical, and support staff.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment and adherence to local, state, and federal health codes.
• Prior experience in a long-term care, senior living, or healthcare facility is preferred.
• Culinary training or certification; ServSafe or equivalent food handler/manager certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.