• Job Description

  Req#: REF2844T

  Company Description

  • Salary: 48-60k, based on credentials and experience
  • Schedule: Days, with schedule fluctuations and weekend rotations as warranted by the center.
  • This position requires the CDM certification. This is different than the ServeSafe or other Food Service Manager and culinary training licenses/certifications.

  About Frankfort Terrace

  Here, you’re more than your job title — you’re part of a family that truly cares. Every day, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people who need kindness, patience, and support. When you’re preparing a meal, your work brings comfort and connection to our residents.

  This is a 120 bed healthcare facility, serving mental health patients. Our residents are adults working to rebuild their psychological health and independence. They count on us — and that means every role here matters. We take pride in creating a warm, welcoming home where everyone feels respected and cared for.

  Located in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by trees, Frankfort Terrace is a happy, close-knit place to work.

  Be part of something meaningful — your work here changes lives.

  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 commercial kitchen.

  • In our facility we feel the Certified Dietary Manager is pivotal to the recovery & dietary needs of our residents.

  Qualifications

  Certified Dietary Director: officially we title this job a Certified Dietary Director (CDM), but in other centers it may be called a 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. If you do not currently hold it, you will be required to obtain within a few months of employment.
  • Prior experience as a Food Services Director in a medical facility or a central kitchen is ideal
  • Relevant ServSafe, food service & sanitation certifications/training
  • Nutritional certification is ideal, but not required
  • Culinary training highly desirable, but not required

  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

  This overview/ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description

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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.

• About the company

  TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT provides comprehensive consultative and management services that enhance patient satisfaction, reduce cost and improve outcomes in a variety of post acute settings.

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