Job Description

** What you will do in this role** : You have the ability to impact our patient’s lives on a daily basis by influencing the nourishment we provide them. This is an important role that we take seriously. Providing a home like environment includes the provision of tasty, nutritional and appealing food. It can be highlight of their day.

You will manage a team, do the menu planning, manage and order stock, adhere to IDPH regulations and jump in where needed to add hands on support. It’s a big job in a very busy kitchen.

• In our facility we feel the Certified Dietary Manager is pivotal to the satisfaction of a patient/”Guest”.

What’s in it for you:

• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Our #3 source of new employees is referrals from our existing team members. Great employees refer other great workers. Come join us.

** From our new employee survey:**

• 82% surveyed said “People here are willing to give a little extra to get the job done right.”
• 89% surveyed said “When I look at what we accomplished, I feel a sense of pride.”

Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

Qualifications

** Dietary Director:** officially we title this job a Dietary Director, but in other centers it may be called a Dietary Manager, Dietary Services Manager, Director of Dining Services, Food Service Manager, or Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Whatever you call it, it’s an important job!

** What we need from you** :

• CDM - Certified Dietary Manager Certification
• Prior experience as a Food Services Director in a medical facility or central kitchen
• Relevant ServSafe & sanitation certifications
• Nutritional certification is ideal, but not required
• Culinary training highly desirable
• Minimum requirement - high school diploma or GED

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

Additional Information

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.