Director of Food and Nutritional Services at Orlando Health

Apopka, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Staff Management, Food Preparation, Nutritional Care, Budget Management, Policy Development, Quality Control, Menu Planning, Training, Performance Management, Food Safety, Dietary Policies, Operational Efficiency, Event Planning, Supervision, Documentation, Cost Management

Industry

Description

Overview Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S. Acadia Healthcare’s purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation. Director of Food & Nutritional Services – Orlando Behavioral Health Hospital - Opening Spring 2026! Acadia Healthcare and Orlando Health have formed a joint venture to develop, construct, and operate a state-of-the-art, two-story, 144-bed behavioral health hospital. This new facility will address the critical need for accessible, high-quality psychiatric care in the Orlando area, expanding the region’s capacity to serve patients across Central Florida. Located in Apopka, Florida, the newly built hospital will provide a comprehensive suite of behavioral health services to meet growing demands. Slated to open in Spring 2026, this hospital will consolidate Orlando Health’s behavioral health services, streamlining and enhancing psychiatric care for the community. Our Director of Food & Nutritional Services is responsible for the daily operation of department(s) that prepare and serve food and beverages. You will provide operational direction and information needed to determine policies related to nutritional care for person(s) receiving services. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation. Provide orientation, training and evaluation of staff per facility policies and standards. Understand policies and their impact on the daily operation of the department. Ensure menus served are nutritionally adequate and well received. Identify and report to the dietitian any problems in the implementation of the care plan/special diet orders. Responsible for or may assist dietitian with establishing or revising dietary policies and menu. Determine budget requirements for the department and review/approve expenditures. Establish policies and procedures for the department. Observe and analyze work processes to improve efficiency of operations. Check quality and quantity of supplies received and following up on any discrepancies. Check incoming food and supplies for quality, correct amount, correct price and direct the storage of received goods or equipment. Responsible for documentation and cost management. Supervise the use of standardized recipes for food preparation. Plan and assist in prep of special meals for events. Direct and assist with departmental cleaning not performed by housekeeping. Provide direction and supervision to managers or supervisors who are assigned responsibility for assisting in providing food service support for the facility. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Human Nutrition or related field preferred. Six or more years’ experience in food services role with four or more years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in food services required. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility. Required completion of the coursework and a passing score on the examination for Certified Dietary Manager or be in the active pursuit of license/certification, where required by the state and facility. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHGROW

Responsibilities

The Director of Food & Nutritional Services is responsible for the daily operation of departments that prepare and serve food and beverages. This role includes staff management, ensuring nutritional adequacy of menus, and overseeing budget and policy development.