Food Service Director (FSD) / Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Outcome HC; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off

Health Care Coverage

Job summary

Outcome HC is seeking a dedicated Food Service Director / CDM to lead the on-site dining program. You will oversee staff scheduling, menu adherence, purchasing, par levels, and budget stewardship while upholding quality and service standards.

Applicants should hold CDM and FSD certifications, CFPM if possible, with 1–2 years of leadership experience and strong interpersonal skills to guide a team in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• College degree or extensive related experience.
• CDM, FSD, and CFPM certifications required.
• Sensitivity to senior adults and their needs.
• 1–2 years of management/leadership experience.
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to balance resident and departmental needs.
• Ability to motivate residents and staff.
• Ability to operate within budgetary requirements and steward resources.
• Creativity, innovation, and flexibility.
• Understanding and assurance of licensure standards.
• Strong interpersonal and guest relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the food service program and staff scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with licensure standards and quality dining.
• Prepare and follow approved menus; manage ordering and par levels.
• Balance resident needs with departmental needs; manage budget.
• Provide leadership and guidance to dietary staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Guest relations

Budget management

Staff motivation

Leadership

Flexibility

Creativity

Licensure compliance

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Prioritization

Education

College degree in related field

CDM certification

FSD certification

CFPM certification

Job description

We are currently looking for a Food Service Director (FSD) / Certified Dietary Manager (CDM). This employee will manage the food service program, provide leadership and support. They will provide guidance to ensure that food quality standards, customer service and quality dining services are met. They will work together to prepare and follow approved menus and be responsible for ordering, par levels and the budget. The Food Service Director (FSD) / Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) is responsible for overseeing the staff and for scheduling the dietary staff.

Food Service Director (FSD) / Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Essential Qualifications:

• College degree in a related field or extensive experience in a related field.

• Must have Valid CDM, FSD, CFPM certification.

• Sensitivity to senior adults and their needs.

• Minimum of 1-2 years management or leadership experience.

• Computer literacy required.

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and effectively manage and balance resident needs and departmental needs.

• Ability to motivate residents and other staff.

• Ability toperform responsibilities within budgetary requirements and remain a good steward of resources.

• Creativity, innovation, and the ability to be flexible.

• Ability to understand and assure compliance with applicable licensure standards.

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent guest relations skills.

Food Service Director (FSD) / Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Paid Time Off

• Health Care Coverage

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