Dietary Manager

Apple Rehab • West Haven, CT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Manager plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the Dietary Department and its programs and activities within approved budget and quality standards. The role ensures written dietary policies, procedures, and manuals are followed, maintained, and updated, and maintains compliance with state and federal regulations in preparation for state surveys.

The Dietary Manager prepares recommendations for the Administrator regarding department operations; fosters communication and cooperation between departments to address reported concerns; and develops the department’s organizational structure, staffing, and direction within policy and budget guidelines. The role also exercises authority over personnel actions, including hiring, evaluations, work assignments, and schedules; assists with conflict resolution and recommends discipline; and contributes to employee continuing education and empowerment, promotions, and transfers within Apple Rehab.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following: CDM Certified Dietary Manager; Certified Food Service Manager; food service management and safety certification from a national certifying body; or an associate degree or higher in food service management or hospitality from an accredited institution.
• Hold ServSafe Manager certification.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English; perform simple math calculations; and measure and record data.
• Attention to detail, good follow-through, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others.
• Demonstrate cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward residents and their support networks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Dietary Department, its programs, and activities within approved budget and quality standards.
• Ensure written dietary policies, procedures, and manuals are followed, maintained, and updated.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations in preparation for state surveys.
• Prepare recommendations to the Administrator concerning department operations.
• Foster interdepartmental communication and cooperation so reported concerns are addressed and corrected.
• Develop the department’s organizational structure, staffing, and direction within policy and budgetary guidelines.
• Take necessary personnel actions for department staff, including hiring, evaluations, work assignments, and schedules.
• Assist with departmental conflict resolution and make recommendations for discipline.
• Participate in continuing education and employee empowerment, and make recommendations for promotions and transfers within Apple Rehab.

Benefits

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 weeks paid time off
• 7 paid holidays
• Health insurance benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program
• Longevity credit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree