Food Service Director (CDM) | Lead Nutrition & Care

Aventura Healthcare Group; North Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus after 90 days

Job summary

Aventura Healthcare Group in North Lima, Ohio is hiring a Food Service Director to lead the Dietary Department, ensure safe, nutritious meals, and uphold compliance with regulations. A CDM certification is required, with responsibilities spanning menu planning, staff leadership, and resident nutrition care.

You will collaborate with Nursing, Social Services, and Administration to maintain high standards of service and resident satisfaction in a skilled nursing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).
• Knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Ability to lead dietary staff in a healthcare setting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Maintain records and comply with regulations and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dietary operations and ensure staff follow policies and food safety standards.
• Coordinate dietary services with Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, and other departments.
• Conduct daily rounds to monitor staff performance, meal service, food quality, and sanitation.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly used, cleaned, maintained, and sanitized.
• Maintain menus, dietary records, and documentation.
• Participate in facility inspections, surveys, meetings, and staff training.
• Develop individualized dietary care plans and review quarterly.

Skills

CDM

Team leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Food service ops

Job description

Aventura Healthcare Group in North Lima, Ohio is hiring a Food Service Director to lead the Dietary Department, ensure safe, nutritious meals, and uphold compliance with regulations. A CDM certification is required, with responsibilities spanning menu planning, staff leadership, and resident nutrition care.

You will collaborate with Nursing, Social Services, and Administration to maintain high standards of service and resident satisfaction in a skilled nursing environment.