Food Service Coordinator

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan (company match)

PTO 5+ weeks

CEU support

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Tidewell Hospice, part of Empath Health, is seeking a Food Service Coordinator to manage the dietary services for Care Centers in southwest Florida. You will oversee meal prep and delivery, staff supervision, and collaboration with clinicians to develop patient-centered menus and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Join a mission-driven team delivering Full Life Care and supporting families with warmth and expertise.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• Certified chef or food/dietary manager with credentials/training from a certified program.
• Restaurant or health care facility work preferred.
• Management and supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service focused approach at all times.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the daily preparation and delivery of meals served.
• Responsible for developing teamwork and commitment to Care Centers/agency goals and vision.
• Creatively involves patients, families and staff and volunteers in the development of client-centered menus/meal preparation and delivery systems, with assistance from RD.
• Annually reviews policies and procedures of the Dietary Services Department and recommends changes as appropriate to the Care Center Managers and Program Director.
• Monitors quality assurance, OSHA, and infection control compliance for the Dietary Services Department.
• Supervises, schedules and directs duties of all personnel of the Dietary Services Department.
• Screens, selects, and supports individual performance measures for all dietary staff in conjunction with the Managers and in accordance with established policy and procedure.

Skills

Food service management

Team supervision

Customer service

Policy compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a Food Service Coordinator responsible for the overall management and daily operation of dietary services to the Care Centers. Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.

What you'll Do

• Participates in the daily preparation and delivery of meals served.
• Responsible for developing teamwork and commitment to Care Centers/agency goals and vision.
• Creatively involves patients, families and staff and volunteers in the development of client-centered menus/meal preparation and delivery systems, with assistance from RD.
• Annually reviews policies and procedures of the Dietary Services Department and recommends changes as appropriate to the Care Center Managers and Program Director.
• Monitors quality assurance, OSHA, and infection control compliance for the Dietary Services Department.
• Supervises, schedules and directs duties of all personnel of the Dietary Services Department.
• Screens, selects, and supports individual performance measures for all dietary staff in conjunction with the Managers and in accordance with established policy and procedure.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications (i.e. CPR): Certified chef or food/dietary manager with credentials/training from a certified program.
• Restaurant or health care facility work preferred.
• Management and supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service focused approach at all times.
• Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life. At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful. Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact [e-mail]. Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If viewing in HTML, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in English or Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in Spanish. We’re Empath, and We’re Here to Redefine Healthcare Pretty bold statement, we know, but boldness is in our bones. We were founded more than 45 years ago with a transformative belief: that people should have a say in their healthcare. What started as a volunteer movement has transformed into an integrated network composed of thousands of colleagues and volunteers serving tens of thousands of individuals each day. And the best part? We're just getting started. Whether you're into hands-on patient care or more the Excel formula type, we've got a place for you on Team Empath. It takes all of us to provide Full Life Care. Are you ready to join Team Empath?