Certified Dietary Manager - Full Time - Days

Crisp Regional•Cordele, GA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Administrator, the Certified Dietary Manager is an active member of the Nursing Home team, delivering long-term care consistent with the facility’s strategic vision, goals, philosophy, and direction. The manager provides leadership and guidance to ensure food quality, safety standards, and resident expectations are met. The role also maintains records of expenditures, food supplies, inventory levels, and equipment.

Requirements

Graduate of a Dietary Manager Program or a two-year or four-year food service program.
Two years’ experience in food service management.
Successful completion of the Certified Dietary Manager exam.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Nursing Home’s Food Services unit and staff to ensure meals are prepared and delivered to residents.
Prepare staff schedules to ensure resident food services are available 24/7/365.
Participate in recruitment and retention efforts; interview and select new food service employees; and provide department-specific orientation.
Assist with budget preparation and planning for supplies, ensure the department operates within budget, and explain variances.
Maintain and update the Food Services safety plan and ensure compliance with JCAHO requirements.
Serve on committees and task forces as required.
Provide staff with opportunities to participate in staff development and regularly schedule in-service programs.
Prepare and conduct probationary and annual employee evaluations that accurately reflect performance, and provide employees with a summary of strengths, improvement areas, and a development plan.
Ensure safe receiving, storage, preparation, holding, service, cooking, and transportation of food using HACCP guidelines.
Prepare cleaning schedules and maintain equipment to ensure food safety.
Ensure staff follow proper sanitation and safety practices.
Process new diet orders and diet changes, and keep diet cards and information updated.
Complete the assigned MDS section within the required timeline.
Determine resident diet needs and develop appropriate dietary plans in cooperation with the RD and in compliance with physicians’ orders.
Review plans of care related to nutritional status, document concerns, and address opportunities to improve residents’ nutritional status and eating function.
Review, revise, and implement resident nutrition assessments and plans of care in cooperation with the IDT.
Ensure continuous survey readiness for regulatory agencies, including Joint Commission, EEOC, and other governmental agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.