CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER
CDM
Skilled Nursing Facility is looking for high level culinary talent to bring the dining experience to new levels for our residents/guests.
One of the most important parts of their day is mealtimes.
It is a time to visit with others and enjoy a nutritious and flavorful meal.
Our culinary staff is the key to making all that possible.
As a Certified Dietary Manager, you are responsible for directing, evaluating, and monitoring the staff assigned to your department, including issuing disciplinary actions as necessary and performing probationary and annual evaluations of employee performance.
The CDM will:
Manage day-to-day operations within the department.
Manage food service employees–scheduling, hiring, performance management.
Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and make only authorized food substitutes.
Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
Review care plans as necessary to ensure that the resident's dietary needs are being met.
Provide nutrition counseling with assistance from a registered dietitian.
Work as part of the interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth operation within the facility.
Assure that proper storage is available, and that handling of food and supplies complies with current guidelines.
Process new diet orders and diet changes when received, and keep diet tray cards updated.
Assist in duties of dietary personnel as needed.
Plan and assist in preparation and service of holiday and special meals and functions.
Coordinate dietary services with Nursing Department and Activities Director.
Enforce established rules and regulations of the Facility and Dietary Department.
Inspect storage areas on a weekly basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order.
Assist in cleaning procedures as needed.
Inspect the Dietary Department regularly to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
Ensure continued compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Qualifications:
Must be a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) through the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)
Previous long-term care experience.
Prior management experience.
Availability to work some weekends and some holidays.
Ability to effectively communicate with families, guests, and co-workers.
Promote a positive environment and teamwork approach.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks of others.
Hold your Food Handlers certificate.
Benefits:
We reward our professionals for their hard work and dedication with a comprehensive benefit and incentives program including enhanced generous paid time off, medical, dental, life insurance, Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule, and “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More!
We are an equal-opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.
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