Dietary/Kitchen Manager (CDM)

About the role

The Dietary Manager supervises the operation of Dietary Services of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides training, direction, and guidance for the dietary staff.
• Participates in the hiring, disciplining and evaluation of dietary employees.
• Schedules and supervises the cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensures that adequate stocks of appropriate food are available and maintains an accurate inventory.
• Participates in the facility “Performance Improvement Program.”
• Orders supplies, checks shipments, and conducts inventories.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of supplies.
• Monitors supply usage for appropriateness and efficiency.
• Prepares work schedules and maintains adequate staffing.
• Participates in the predicting, planning, monitoring and evaluating of cost programs as assigned.
• Responsible for the completion of dietary documentation, patient histories, and food preferences.
• Works closely with Nursing staff to ensure that proper dietary needs are being recorded, addressed, and delivered.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certification: Licensed or certified as a nutrition professional by the State in which the services are performed. CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) or CFM (Certified Food Manager).
• Experience: Two years of experience in Dietary operations, one of which was in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of commercial food service equipment operation.

Skills

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of infection control techniques.
• Knowledge of commercial food service equipment operation.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Pay

Competitive wages.

Schedule

Not specified.