Dietary Manager / CDM

The Dietary Manager is responsible for partnering with the Dietician to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our home to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis, and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Dietary Department, its programs and activities Assist in developing and maintaining written job descriptions and performance evaluations for each level of dietary personnel Review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions annually for any revisions and make necessary recommendations to the Dietician Inspect food storage rooms, utility rooms, for upkeep and supply control Process any changes to diets as received from nursing department Ensure departmental compliance in food service, observe the cooking process, meal service, temperature/sanitation standards are met Develop and manage the departmental monthly working schedule, update as needed, ensure proper personnel coverage each shift Ensure stock levels of food/supplies are maintained at all times Review and revise care plans and assessments as needed, but at a minimum of quarterly Exercise budgetary and fiscal control through inventory practices, meal planning, and staff education Must possess HS diploma Must have 1 year supervisory experience Must possess Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures; laws and regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in nursing care facilities Must possess Certified Dietary Manager Certification, or able to obtain within 1 year of hire