Food Service Director

Cadia Healthcare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k Match

Life Insurance

FSA & HRA

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Maternity Leave

Long-Term Disability

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

In Facility Training/Inservice Program

Employee Assistance Program

Legal & Identity Protection

Verizon Wireless Discount

Costco Membership Discount (DE only)

Shoe Replacement Program

Purchasing Power

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare in Wilmington, DE seeks a Food Service Director to oversee the Dietary Department, ensuring daily delivery of quality nutritional services in compliance with federal, state, and local standards. You will work with Registered Dietitians and care teams to plan menus and supervise meal distribution.

Responsibilities include program development, sanitation oversight, staff supervision, and leading audits to address deficiencies.

Qualifications

• CDM or RD certification required.
• 3-5 years in healthcare food service management.
• Knowledge of health, sanitation, and safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dietary Department and ensure quality nutritional care.
• Plan and modify menus to meet dietary needs and resident preferences.
• Oversee meal distribution and ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Participate in surveys/audits and address deficiencies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Planning

Food Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

CDM

Registered Dietitian

Dietitian Technician

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Allergens Certification

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.