Certified Dietary Manager

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Certified Dietary Manager to oversee our dietary services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dietetics, management, and patient care, with a focus on delivering nutritious, personalized meal plans and ensuring adherence to health standards. As a Certified Dietary Manager, you will lead the dietary department, coordinate care plans, and support residents' nutritional well-being through effective supervision and strategic planning. Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of the dietary department to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of the department based on facility guidelines and state laws and regulations.
• Oversees the dietary department budget and operates the department in conjunction with budgetary expectations.
• Recruits, selects and orients qualified team members for the Dietary Department.
• Works as an interdisciplinary team member to complete MDS Assessments and progress notes.
• Conducts nutritional assessment on residents to ensure resident needs are addressed and fulfilled.
• Oversees menu preparation, nourishments and supplements in accordance with company guidelines and state laws or regulations; monitors each day to ensure necessary substitutions are provided.
• Monitors the department to ensure food is received, stored, and prepared in accordance with guidelines and state laws and regulations.
• Interviews, hire and manages the dietary staff to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the department.
• Provides expectations and monitors performance of Dietary Department.
• Assists with assessing, developing, and implementing the nutritional plan of care for residents.
• Monitors food preparation to ensure proper processes are followed for quality assurance through tasting, monitoring temperatures.
• Assists with providing education to the family and residents on nutrition as needed.
• Partners with Registered Dietitian to accurately prepare for resident meals
• Visits family or resident upon admission to discuss food or meal preferences and needs.
• Attends meetings related to resident care and dietary activities.
• Enters new admission information in the computer.
• Makes rounds to understand resident needs and to determine ways of improving dietary department activities.
• Performs inspections of the dietary department to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of the department based on company guidelines and state laws and regulations.
• Orders food and supplies based on company budget from preferred vendors.
• Reconciles invoices and maintains financial information accurately and timely.
• Monitors and changes diet tray cards for accuracy and to meet resident needs.
• Assists in preparation of the meals as needed.
• Conducts weight audits at least on a monthly basis.
• Conducts weight checks at least on a weekly basis.
• Monitors the process for labeling foods and inventory to ensure fresh stock.
• Assists with arranging events and celebrations as needed.
• Assists in the dietary department with food preparation, distribution and cleaning, as needed Skills
• Extensive knowledge of dietetics principles, nutrition science, and physiology relevant to healthcare settings.
• Proven management experience within dietary or food service departments, particularly in assisted living or healthcare environments.
• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to lead diverse teams effectively
• Experience in patient assessment processes and developing tailored nutrition interventions.
• Competence in budgeting, inventory management, and cost control within a dietary department.
• Excellent communication skills, team collaboration, and resident interaction.

Join our team as a Certified Dietary Manager to make a meaningful impact on residents' health through expert nutrition management and compassionate leadership!

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

CDM:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Disability Management Specialist (Required)

Work Location:

In person