Certified Dietary Manager

About the Role

Responsible for all operations of dining rooms, special events, hiring of dining room staff, and overseeing all quality assurance of dining rooms.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDM certification
• College degree in related field and/or at least one year experience with waitress or hostess responsibilities
• Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, visitors, family members, personnel, and support agencies
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the workday
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Dining Room Aides follow established departmental policies and procedures through education and training
• Recruit, interview, and select Dining Room Aides with the approval of the Food Service Supervisor
• Complete performance evaluations timely
• Orient new employees to the facility, his/her department, and its policies and procedures
• Order equipment and supply needs of the Department
• Direct wait staff in dining room, ice cream parlor, and bar
• Maintain proper table and linen set-up of tables in full-service dining room
• Assure quality food presentation with the use of a variety of garnishes
• Oversee the service of ice cream in the ice cream parlor to residents, employees, visitors, and guests
• Assure the cleanliness of the popcorn machine is maintained at all times
• Assure the residents served in the full-service dining room are correctly served therapeutic diets per the menu extensions
• Supervise diet aide(s)/dining room aides in proper preparation and presentation of salads and desserts using standardized recipes
• Oversee the service of appetizers, liquor, beer, and wine daily from the bar
• Update resident diet cards and menu cards
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance