Director of Food Services — Certified Dietary Manager

Life Care Centers of America; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks a Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager to lead the nutrition team in our post-acute care facility. You will plan, organize, and direct daily food service operations to deliver quality meals in compliance with regulations and Life Care standards.

The role requires a CDM or state-approved course, active certification, and at least one year in post-acute care food service plus two years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• CDM or State approved course in food services.
• Current certification as a Certified Dietary Manager in applicable State; active in good standing.
• One year experience in post acute care food service.
• Minimum two years’ supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell.
• Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperatures.
• Ensure that physician-ordered diets are prepared and served accurately.
• Order food, supplies, and equipment; review deliveries for quality and pricing.
• Recruit, select, train, supervise food service staff.
• Complete nutrition documentation timely and accurately.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings involving nutrition.
• Manage and operate within budget; maintain quality customer service.

Skills

Independent decision making

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Budget management

Education

CDM certification

State approved course in food services

Job description

Life Care Centers of America seeks a Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager to lead the nutrition team in our post-acute care facility. You will plan, organize, and direct daily food service operations to deliver quality meals in compliance with regulations and Life Care standards.

The role requires a CDM or state-approved course, active certification, and at least one year in post-acute care food service plus two years of supervisory experience.