Food Service Director

Cadia Healthcare Pike Creek; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Company paid life insurance

FSA & HRA

Paid time off

Disability & Maternity leave

Life & LT Disability

Referral bonuses

Tickets at Work

Free meals

Tuition reimbursement

In-service programs

Employee assistance program

Will/Estate prep

Legal & identity protection

Verizon discount

Costco discount (DE)

Non-slip shoe replacement

Purchasing Power

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Food Service Director to plan, organize, and direct the Dietary Department, ensuring quality nutritional services and compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

The role collaborates with Registered Dietitians and staff to develop menus, accommodate cultural preferences, manage the kitchen, and oversee safety, sanitation, and audits; ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• CDM, registered dietitian, or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of healthcare food service management experience.
• Knowledge of local and state health, sanitation, and safety codes.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, service, and kitchen equipment.
• ServSafe certification required; ServSafe Allergens certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Registered Dietitian and staff to provide quality and safe nutritional care for residents.
• Plan, organize, direct the Dietary Department and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement menus meeting nutritional needs and resident preferences.
• Identify dietary needs based on culture, religion, texture, and allergies.
• Oversee meal distribution and gather resident feedback; coordinate with families as needed.
• Participate in surveys and audits and develop corrective action plans.

Skills

CDM

Registered dietitian

ServSafe certified

Food service management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wilmington, DE 19808Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Food Service Director to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Free and Discounted Employee Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
• Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)
• Purchasing Power (retail purchasing program)

Position Description

The primary purpose of the Food Service Director is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the facility and as directed by the Administrator to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis. Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work together with Registered Dietitian(s) and other staff members of the interdisciplinary team to provide quality & safe nutritional care for all residents.
• In charge of planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Dietary Department, its programs services, day to day functions, and policies and procedures to maintain the department in regulatory compliance.
• Implement menus with appropriate modifications that meet individual nutritional needs in accordance with national/ state guidelines for portion size and nutrition, as well as resident preference.
• Identify food customs and preferences based on race, culture, religion, texture, and food intolerances/allergies.
• Oversee tray line/meal distribution of therapeutic diets and nutritional supplements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and resident satisfaction. Participate in resident council meetings to gather meal feedback from residents, maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents as necessary.
• Participate in and complete all surveys and audits relevant to nutrition and dietary service. Develop corrective action plans to address deficiencies resulting from state surveys/ audits.

Qualifications

• Must be a CDM, registered dietician, a certified dietician/technician or equivalent.
• Must have 3-5 years managing a food service department in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of local and state health and sanitation and safety codes
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, service and operation of all kitchen equipment
• ServSafe certified; and ServSafe Allergens certification recommended.