Food Services Director - Certified Dietary Manager

Position Details

Employment Status: Full-TimeSalary: 60000.00 - 65000.00 AnnuallyShift: Monday-Friday

Position Summary

The Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of food services to ensure daily provision of quality nutritional services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

CDM or State approved course in food servicesCurrent certification as a Certified Dietary Manager in applicable State. Must maintain an active certification in good standing throughout employment. One (1) year experience in post acute care food serviceMinimum two (2) years’ supervisory experience

Specific Job Requirements

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smellEnsure menus are served as written and approved by Registered DietitianPlan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperature for meals and snacksEnsure that the patient’s physician ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacksOrder food, supplies, and equipment for food preparation and service, reviewing all deliveries of food for quality, proper amounts, and pricingRecruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise food service staffComplete nutrition documentation timely and accuratelyParticipate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings involving nutritionAssist the Registered Dietitian in the collection of nutrition information and any other pertinent informationEffectively manage and operate within budgetExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer