Food Services Director - Certified Dietary Manager

Life Care Centers of America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 79,901,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Job summary

Briarwood Health Care Center in Denver, Colorado, seeks a Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of food services, ensuring the daily provision of quality nutritional services in accordance with applicable laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires a CDM certification, a state-approved course, at least one year in post-acute food service, and a minimum of two years supervisory experience; responsibilities include

Qualifications

• CDM or State approved course in food services is required.
• Current certification as a Certified Dietary Manager in applicable State. Must maintain active certification in good standing.
• One year experience in post acute care food service is required.
• Minimum two years’ supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell.
• Ensure menus are served as written and approved by Registered Dietitian.
• Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperatures.
• Ensure patient diets ordered by physicians are prepared and served accurately.
• Order food, supplies, and equipment and review deliveries for quality and pricing.
• Recruit, train, and supervise food service staff.
• Complete nutrition documentation timely and accurately.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings involving nutrition.

Education

CDM or State approved course in food services

Certified Dietary Manager certification (current)

One year experience in post acute care food service

Two years supervisory experience

Job description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others? At Briarwood Health Care Center, located in the heart of Denver, Colorado, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care, compassion, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services to our residents. Briarwood has excellent longevity in the clinical leadership team making it a great place to grow your career!

• 5-Star Rating from CMS Quality Measures
• Named Newsweek Best Nursing Homes for 2026
• U.S. News & World Report High Performing Long-Term Care
• Agency-free facility
• Wage Scale $29.00 - $34.00 DOE

Position Summary

The Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of food services to ensure daily provision of quality nutritional services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• CDM or State approved course in food services
• Current certification as a Certified Dietary Manager in applicable State. Must maintain an active certification in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience in post acute care food service
• Minimum two (2) years’ supervisory experience

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell
• Ensure menus are served as written and approved by Registered Dietitian
• Plan and direct food service staff to prepare and serve high quality food on time and at proper temperature for meals and snacks
• Ensure that the patient’s physician ordered diets are prepared and served accurately at meals and snacks
• Order food, supplies, and equipment for food preparation and service, reviewing all deliveries of food for quality, proper amounts, and pricing
• Recruit, select, train, counsel, and supervise food service staff
• Complete nutrition documentation timely and accurately
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings involving nutrition
• Assist the Registered Dietitian in the collection of nutrition information and any other pertinent information
• Effectively manage and operate within budget
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer