Certified Dietary Manager
About The Position
Manages the facility food services function. The incumbent is responsible for the daily operations and staffing of the kitchen and dining room. This role involves implementing dietary and food service policies, hiring and training culinary staff, organizing schedules, and overseeing the preparation of menus to meet residents’ dietary needs. The position also includes managing the department budget, inventory, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards. Collaboration with chefs for menu development and handling resident satisfaction are key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- Minimum Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent.
- Experience: Must have at least five years of culinary experience in the hospitality industry, preferably with supervisory responsibilities.
- Experience with customer relations is desirable.
- Certification/License : Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential is required.
- Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with food handling, safety, and other food services guidelines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Responsibilities
- Implements dietary and food service policies and procedures to meet residents’ needs and in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
- Hires and trains culinary staff.
- Organizes and oversees the staff schedules to optimize labor costs.
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with Company policy.
- Implements a monitoring system for the dietary and food service department and makes recommendations for implementation to assure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Supervise preparation of menus to meet residents’ dietary needs.
- Assesses residents’ dietary needs and develops appropriate dietary plans in compliance with physicians’ orders.
- Oversees food preparation, ensuring compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene standards.
- Ensures resident/client satisfaction with all aspects of the dining experience.
- Handles resident/client complaints, resolving issues in a diplomatic and courteous manner.
- Develops, oversees, and manages department budget.
- Manages inventory and purchases food and supplies.
- Conducts daily inspection of dining room, kitchen, and equipment to ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene standards.
- Periodically evaluates equipment for repairs and maintenance; schedules for service.
- Collaborates with chefs to develop appetizing menus.
- Plan menus-upload into Spectro/Dietician approval of menus.
- Plans and executes special events, as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
