Job Description

Description
What makes Kindred Healthcare a great place to work? Our people, of course! Our employees answer this special calling because they have a fundamental, internal drive to directly help people. In return, we serve, develop and respect our employees in environments created to optimize their job effectiveness, experience, and satisfaction. This is who we are.

Who are you? Our vision is to be the premier healthcare company in the world, which we will achieve through trusted, innovative, and compassionate partnerships. We have jobs available for approximately 38,000 employees in 45 states.

At Kindred Healthcare we provide care and support in the most appropriate care setting for those recovering from illness or injury. Whether a patient receives care in our hospitals or in one of our rehabilitation facilities, our purpose is to ensure they recover to the fullest extent possible.

As a Culinary Services Manager you will:

* Responsible for organizing and directing the overall operation of Nutrition & Culinary Services food service function in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations, company policies and procedures, and in coordination with the Registered Dietitian, to ensure that quality food service and nutrition care is provided to the patients, employees, and guests.

Qualifications
As a Culinary Services Manager you will have:

* Registered/licensed dietitian

* Registered Dietetic Technician

* Certified Dietary Manager (Association of Food & Nutrition Professionals)

* Certified Food Service Manager (CFM; International Food Service Executives Association)

* Food Management Professional (FMP, MFP; National Restaurant Association - ManageFirst program)

* Associates degree or higher in food service or restaurant management (Must meet state requirements and have frequent, scheduled consultations with Registered Dietician)

* Food Protection Manager Certification from an ANSI-CFP accredited program

* Two (2) years experience in large quantity food preparation

* Experience in acute care hospital setting preferred

* Knowledge and experience with therapeutic diet preparation