Culinary Director - CDM

Responsibilities

• Manage the dietary department budget including food cost and labor expenses.
• Maintain food/supply inventory usage, price, and quality.
• Plan and implement cycle menus, recipes, with modified diets and extensions.
• Monitor, audit food temperatures, portion control, palatability, and attractiveness of food.
• Sample prepared meals and inspect diet trays for conformance to physician’s diet orders.
• Supervise and/or assist in the workflow and sanitary food handling techniques of staff.
• Coordinate dietary services functions in cooperation with other departments for traditional community celebrations, activities, or special events.
• Interview, hire, orient, and supervise staff.
• Counsel employees as needed and conduct performance evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain work routines and staff development/in-service training programs.
• Review and revise department job descriptions, cleaning schedules, and work routines for all positions.
• Instruct staff on various federal, state, and community regulations, policies, and procedures and monitor compliance.
• Understand and communicate OSHA requirements for employee safety in the food production area.
• Understand community’s fire and disaster plans and follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Follow defined safety codes and infection control procedures while performing all duties.
• Conduct initial dietary interviews to assess resident food preferences.
• Obtain food preferences, diet orders/changes, and note on tray cards.
• Communicate effectively with nursing and the consulting Registered Dietician.
• Assist with developing and maintaining the Care Plan with the interdisciplinary care plan team.
• Monitor weights and nutritional status of residents.
• Develop and maintain good communication with residents and their families; respond positively to complaints about meals.
• Complete on-going audits in the department.
• Prepare QAPI reports and attend meetings.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification and a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, including experience in long-term care, is required. Strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to manage a diverse team are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with dietary software are preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage a diverse team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with dietary software

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Volunteer Time Off
• Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
• Service Award Bonus
• Career Path Development
• Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
• Fun & engaging team environment