Food Service Director - CDM Required (Westland, MI)

NexCare WellBridge Senior Living•Westland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Director oversees the culinary team and is responsible for the overall operation of the dietary department. The role plans, organizes, develops, directs, implements, and evaluates the department’s programs and activities in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The director ensures that quality nutritional services are provided daily and that the department is clean, safe, and sanitary. The position coordinates culinary services with related departments, maintains the department budget and financial records, supervises the Culinary Services Department, and works with the dietitian to provide quality nutritional services. It also ensures appropriate food supplies are available, orders supplies cost-effectively, and ensures equipment is maintained and replaced as needed in conjunction with the Administrator. The director promotes hospitality, excellent customer service, and a positive environment for patients, families, and visitors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Dietary Manager Certification (CDM).
At least 3 years of related experience in a food service department.
Excellent customer service skills and commitment to delivering excellent, passionate, innovative care.
Team-oriented approach and willingness to support team members.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care or health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Culinary Department, its programs, and activities.
Coordinate culinary services and activities with other related departments.
Maintain the department budget and forecasts, keep written expenditure records, and submit adequate financial records according to policy.
Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for supervising the Culinary Services Department.
Promote hospitality and excellent customer service in interactions with patients, families, and visitors.
Work with the dietitian to provide quality nutritional services.
Ensure appropriate levels of food supplies are available and order supplies cost-effectively as needed.
Ensure equipment is maintained appropriately and, with the Administrator, order replacement equipment as necessary.
Develop and administer the department budget.
Maintain the dietary department in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.