Director of Food and Nutrition - CDM / CFPP

Estates Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Director of Food and Nutrition leads the Food and Nutrition Services Department, maintaining dietary compliance, food safety, service quality, and resident satisfaction. The role oversees food handling and equipment use to prevent contamination, improve quality, and minimize costs; gathers residents’ food preferences and special dietary needs; and maintains current diet cards and organized, secure department records. The director completes annual and quarterly assessments, consulting the dietitian as needed, and manages department employees and daily operations. The position also develops and delivers monthly orientation and in-service training for dietary staff.

Requirements

Hold current certification or licensure as required by the state.
Be trustworthy, consistent in attendance, and able to multitask in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrate a professional and cooperative demeanor when collaborating with others and leading a dietary services team.
Ensure quality food products are prepared according to menus and standardized recipes.
Be able to effectively procure and store food and supplies.
Be capable of planning menus for staff meals and special functions as directed by the Administrator.
Be able to supervise and manage daily Food and Nutrition Services Department operations.

Responsibilities

Maintain high standards in dietary compliance, food safety, and service excellence.
Ensure foods and equipment are properly handled and used to prevent contamination, improve quality, and minimize costs.
Conduct initial resident interviews to determine food preferences and special dietary needs.
Update and maintain resident diet cards and keep department records organized and secure.
Complete annual and quarterly assessments, with input from the dietitian as needed.
Interview, hire, evaluate, motivate, and, when necessary, discharge Food and Nutrition Services employees.
Supervise, schedule, and coordinate Food and Nutrition Department staff.
Conduct monthly in-service and orientation programs for dietary staff.
Ensure quality food products are prepared according to menus and standardized recipes.
Procure and store food and supplies effectively.
Plan menus for staff meals and special functions as directed by the Administrator.
Supervise and manage daily Food and Nutrition Services Department operations.