What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Services / Food Service Manager - medical center position at Transitional Care Management?
Company Description
- Start Date: ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
- Hourly Wage: 65,000 - 70,000 plus benefits
- Status: Full Time, salaried
- Schedule: Days, with schedule fluctuations and weekend rotations as warranted by the center.
The Terrace is a skilled nursing facility that cares for older adults who need extra support. Some of our residents are here short term to recover after surgery or illness. Others (most) live with us long term, including those with Alzheimer’s or memory loss. Every person here depends on us. And we take that responsibility to heart.
At The Terrace, you are more than a job title. You are part of a team that truly makes a difference. Whether you are preparing meals, keeping our building clean, or helping create a comfortable space, your work brings dignity, comfort, and connection to the people who call The Terrace home.
Be part of something meaningful. Your work here changes lives.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- 🤗 Friendly, family-like team: coworkers who support and respect one another
- 🏡 Meaningful work: Every task you do helps make someone’s day better.
- 😊 Positive environment: A happy, welcoming place where you’re valued.
Job Description
What you will do in this role: You have the ability to impact our patients’ 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 commercial kitchen.
- In our facility we feel the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) is pivotal to the recovery & dietary needs of our patient/resident.
No two days are the same, and the work you do is noticed and appreciated by everyone.
Why you’ll love this job:
- 🧹 Pride in work that truly matters
- 🤝 Be part of a healthcare team that helps people heal
- 😊 Enjoy a supportive, friendly workplace
Qualifications
Certified Dietary Director: officially we title this job a Certified Dietary Director (CDM), but in other centers it may be called a Cuisine Care 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 CDM or Food Services Director in a medical facility or central kitchen is strongly preferred
- Relevant ServSafe, sanitation & allergen certifications preferred
- Culinary training highly desirable, but not required
Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.
Additional Information
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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.
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000