Senior Food Services Director - Post-Acute Care Operations

Life Care Centers of America; Hilliard (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager in Florida to lead post-acute care dining operations. You will ensure menu accuracy, supervise staff, and maintain compliance with regulations and Life Care standards.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality nutrition, coordinating with dietitians, and managing budgets while upholding patient rights and safety in a team environment.

Qualifications

• CDM or State approved course in food services.
• Active CDM certification in applicable State.
• One year experience in post acute care food service.
• Minimum two years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Test cooked food for taste, temperature, and smell.
• 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.

Skills

Independent decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Budget management

Team leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Quality nutrition service

Education

CDM or State approved course in food services

Certified Dietary Manager in applicable State

One year experience in post acute care food service

Minimum two years supervisory experience

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Food Services Director Certified Dietary Manager in Florida to lead post-acute care dining operations. You will ensure menu accuracy, supervise staff, and maintain compliance with regulations and Life Care standards.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality nutrition, coordinating with dietitians, and managing budgets while upholding patient rights and safety in a team environment.