Executive Food Services Director - Diet Tech (Registered)

Life Care Centers of America; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Food Services Director Diet Tech Registered to oversee all food service operations and ensure high-quality nutritional services in compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires ACEND Dietetic Technician program completion, active Commission on Dietetic Registration certification, and post-acute care nutrition experience. Responsibilities include budgeting, staff leadership, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• ACEND Dietetic Technician Program completion.
• Active certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration in good standing.
• Two years’ post-acute care nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell.
• Ensure menus are served as written and approved by Registered Dietitian.
• Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperature.
• Ensure patient diets ordered by physicians are prepared and served accurately.
• Order food, supplies, and equipment, review deliveries for quality and price.
• Recruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise food service staff.
• Complete nutrition documentation timely and accurately per State and Life Care requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings involving nutrition.
• Assist the Registered Dietitian in nutrition information collection under guidance.
• Manage and operate within budget.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Contribute to team collaboration and maintain confidentiality.

Education

ACEND Dietetic Technician Program

Certification by Commission on Dietetic Registration

2 years post-acute care nutrition experience

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Food Services Director Diet Tech Registered to oversee all food service operations and ensure high-quality nutritional services in compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires ACEND Dietetic Technician program completion, active Commission on Dietetic Registration certification, and post-acute care nutrition experience. Responsibilities include budgeting, staff leadership, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.