Vero Beach Care Center -

NOW HIRING a Certified Dietary Manager.

Our mission is to personalize the wellness journey by providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation experiences that are designed around the needs of each individual.

We have earned a reputation for exceptional service and attention when providing rehabilitation, assisted living, and skilled nursing care.

Job Duties :

• Developing and implementing menus that meet the nutritional needs of patients / residents while maintaining quality and variety.
• Ordering, receiving, and storing food in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Ensuring that food is prepared using safe and sanitary methods.
• Monitoring and organizing kitchen operations, including cleaning and maintenance.
• Managing departmental budgets, analyzing food costs and modifying menus accordingly to stay within budget.
• Supervising and training staff in proper food handling, preparation, service, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain accurate meal counts and food cost reports.
• Interacting with patients / residents and families to resolve any issues related to their dietary needs.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to the dietary department based on established standards and guidelines.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Good decision making and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• High comfort level with enteral nutrition, wounds, weight management, Hemodialysis.
• Comfortable working in a healthcare facility.

The successful candidate will :

• Graduate of Dietary Manager’s Program, 2-yr, or 4-yr foodservice program
• Successful completion of CDM Credentialing Exam with active certification status
• 2 years’ experience in foodservice management
• Provide nutritional care to long-term care residents and sub-acute rehab patients.
• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations and established facility / company policies and procedures.
• Be an active member of the interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Represent the Food & Nutrition Department as a liaison with the medical and nursing staff.
• Experience with electronic charting such as Point Click Care is a plus

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute / relocate :

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Why Join Us

Competitive Compensation.

Great Benefits Package.

Engaging Work Atmosphere.

Innovative Training Programs.

Excellent Growth Opportunities.

And So Much More!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Last updated : 2024-04-27