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Overview Palm Village Retirement Community is seeking a dynamic and experienced Food Service Director to lead our culinary and dietary operations within a vibrant healthcare setting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee all aspects of food service management, ensuring exceptional nutritional care, compliance with health regulations, and the delivery of high-quality dining experiences for our residents. As a Food Service Director, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive team environment, managing budgets, and implementing innovative food service strategies that promote health and well-being. Responsibilities Lead and manage the dietary department, supervising food production, menu planning, and meal service to meet residents' nutritional needs. Ensure strict adherence to food safety management practices and health regulation policies, maintaining compliance with all relevant health codes. Oversee food service teams, providing leadership, training, and supervision to foster teamwork and high performance. Develop and manage budgets for the food service department, controlling costs while maintaining quality standards. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create care plans that incorporate specialized nutrition requirements such as tube feeding, clinical nutrition, and diagnostic evaluation. Monitor patient assessment data and utilize electronic health records (EHR/EHR management) to tailor food services accordingly. Implement food safety protocols, conduct regular inspections, and ensure staff are trained in food handling procedures aligned with health regulation policies. Coordinate with management on dietary department operations, including staffing schedules, inventory control, and procurement processes. Qualifications Proven experience in healthcare food service management with a minimum of two (2) years of food service supervisory responsibilities. Certified Dietary Manager certification required or as required by state and federal guidelines Strong knowledge of health regulation policies related to food service compliance and safety standards. Expertise in managing food production processes, dietary planning, and nutrition principles including clinical nutrition. Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for managing patient care plans and dietary documentation. Knowledge of PointClickCare is preferred. Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing food service teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience in budget management, cost control, and resource allocation within a dietary or food service department. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, residents, families, and staff members. Ability to adapt quickly to regulatory changes while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Working Conditions :

Sits, stands, lifts and moves throughout workday. Works beyond normal working hours when needed including weekends and holidays and is a relief person for cook or dietary aid positions when needed. May be exposed to infectious waste and diseases. Is subject to warm/hot temperatures in kitchen work area, and cold temperatures in food storage/freezer areas.

Pay:

$36.54 - $38.94 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Food Service Supervisory:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Dietary Manager (Required)

Work Location:

In person