Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $47,600.00 - $67,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
flexible schedule
Job Description
The Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale campus is a premier provider of comprehensive care for individuals facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Located in a vibrant community, Lifeskills offers state-of-the-art residential treatment services designed to meet the unique needs of patients with complex mental health issues and medical complications. Our facility specializes in supporting individuals who have difficulty with medication compliance, engage in risk-taking behaviors, or who have undergone several treatment cycles without lasting success. With 24/7 nursing support and a structured, supportive therapeutic environment, we prioritize the safety, wellbeing, and recovery of our clients. Lifeskills is committed... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- minimum of 3 years experience in culinary food service
- previous supervisory or leadership experience
- knowledge of nutrition and meal planning
- strong interpersonal skills
- ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- compliance with health and safety standards
- ability to document and maintain records accurately
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree or certification preferred
- experience in a leadership role within food service operations
- knowledge of nutritional requirements and dietary accommodations
- experience working with clinical or therapeutic teams
- strong organizational and communication skills
- ability to supervise and guide a team
- familiarity with health and food safety regulations
- experience in mental health or residential treatment settings is a plus
Job Duties
- Collaborates with clinical and dietetic team members to create individualized nutrition and meal plans based on nutritional status and dietary needs
- sets weekly schedules for the clients as it relates to nutritional needs and will have input into the individual treatment plans
- oversees purchasing, preparation, service, and cleanliness of all client-related food activities and food service areas
- ensures kitchens and staff maintain compliance with all regulatory and health and food-related standards
- approves menus and snacks for the clients and ensures the quality and quantity of food is appropriate
- works closely with the dietary care specialist team, overseeing meal planning and preparation
- creates and communicates meal plan modifications to accommodate dietary needs including food allergies
- documents and communicates meal plans, supplementation, protocols and special dietary needs
- consults with medical team members to ensure that the nutritional needs of individual clients are being met, as needed
- educates and counsels clients to increase awareness of the importance of nutritionally balanced diets in achieving good health and recovery
- provides leadership and supervision for the dietary care specialist team
- provides oversite and guidance for meal and snack and portioning
- provides nutritional consultation to clients and families based on individual dietary needs
- support clients in the creation of meal plans, monitoring and evaluating meal plan compliance
- collaborates with outpatient dietetic team to provide updates on progress and recommendations for discharge
- conducts nutrition group, cooking group, and physical activity groups and individual sessions
- participates in family days
- completes proper documentation and charting in a timely manner
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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