Dietary Manager/Food Service Director

Job Summary

Symphony Care Network Caretel of St. Joseph is looking for high level Food Service Director / CDM Certified Dietary Manager to bring the dining experience to new levels for our residents/guests. One of the most important part of their day is meal time. It is a time to visit with others and enjoy a nutritious and flavorful meal. Our culinary staff is the key to making all that possible.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, directs and supervises the activities of the dietary staff.
• Operates the dietary department in a safe and sanitary manner by ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and following established policies and procedures.
• Plans meals far enough ahead to minimize the need for food substations.
• Works closely with facility dietitian to ensure meals meet the nutritional needs of the Residents.
• Ensures food supplies are appropriate and places orders when necessary.
• Oversees food tray line to ensure trays are prepared according to diet cards in an efficient manner to meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Responsible for operating the Dietary Department within budgetary guidelines and limitations.
• Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regard to their performance.
• Responsible for training and educating staff members.
• Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Preferred Dietary Manager Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience as Dietary Manager.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Knowledge of all phases of operations of dietary services, principles of management and supervision, as well as principles of budgeting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of regulations and procedures of the State of Michigan and other regulatory bodies relating to the health care industry and long-term care facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, analyze problems and identify practical solutions. Ability to lead and motivate other employees.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.