Director of Food and Nutrition - CDM / CFPP
Job Summary
We’re seeking a dedicated and reliable Director of Food and Nutrition to join our growing team. Success in this role requires trustworthiness, consistency in attendance, and the ability to effectively multitask in a dynamic environment. Your impact as a Director of Food and Nutrition includes ensuring compliance and quality, overseeing food safety practices, enhancing resident satisfaction, maintaining accurate records, leading assessments, providing strong leadership, directing daily operations, and developing training programs.
Requirements
- Holds current certification/licensure as required by the state.
- Ensures quality food products are prepared according to menus and standardized recipes.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively procure and store all food and supplies.
- Is capable of planning menus for staff meals and special functions as directed by the Administrator.
- Excelling in supervising and managing the daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Compliance & Quality: Maintain high standards in dietary compliance, food safety, and service excellence.
- Oversee Food Safety Practices: Ensure the proper handling and utilization of all foods and equipment to prevent contamination, improve quality, and minimize costs.
- Enhance Resident Satisfaction: Conduct initial interviews with residents to determine food preferences and special dietary needs.
- Maintain Accurate Records: Update and maintain current resident diet cards and ensure all department records are organized and secure.
- Lead Assessments: Complete annual and quarterly assessments with input from the dietitian as needed.
- Provide Strong Leadership: Interview, hire, evaluate, motivate, and, when necessary, discharge food and nutrition services employees.
- Direct Daily Operations: Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the work of staff in the Food and Nutrition Department.
- Develop Training Programs: Conduct in-service and orientation programs for dietary staff on a monthly basis.
Benefits (Full-Time)
- Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
- Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
- Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
- Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
- Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
- Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources
About the Role
This role involves leading excellence in culinary and nutritional services within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate must possess a professional and cooperative demeanor to collaborate with others and lead a high-performing dietary services team.
Qualifications
- Current certification/licensure as required by the state.
- Proven ability to effectively procure and store all food and supplies.
- Experience in planning menus for staff meals and special functions.
- Strong supervisory and management skills for the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
Skills
- Effective multitasking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive coverage including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Additional benefits such as AD&D, short-term disability, cancer, critical illness, and life insurance.
- Paid time off and retirement planning options.
- Professional growth opportunities through tuition reimbursement.
- Exceptional corporate support and resources.
Pay
The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule for this role is full-time.