What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dietary Manager position at Great Lakes Rehab Center?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Certified Dietary Manager to oversee our dietary services within a healthcare or assisted living setting. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of food service management, clinical nutrition, and health regulation policies. As a Certified Dietary Manager, you will lead food service operations, ensure compliance with health codes, and develop care plans that promote optimal nutrition and well-being for residents or patients. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency across the dietary department.
Duties
- Manage daily food service operations, including food production, menu planning, and meal delivery to ensure nutritional adequacy and resident satisfaction.
- Supervise and coordinate food service teams, providing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Oversee dietary assessments and develop individualized care plans that address specific nutritional needs of residents or patients.
- Ensure compliance with all health regulation policies, including food safety management and food service health code standards.
- Monitor inventory levels, manage budgets, and control costs related to food procurement and staffing to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to conduct patient assessments and support diagnostic evaluations related to nutrition and physiology.
- Implement food safety protocols, including proper handling of tube feeding supplies and managing special dietary requirements such as therapeutic diets.
Requirements
- Proven experience in food service management within assisted living or healthcare environments.
- Strong background in clinical nutrition, dietetics, or dietetic technology with relevant certifications as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).
- Knowledge of health regulation policies related to food safety management and compliance with local health codes.
- Experience supervising dietary departments with demonstrated leadership skills in managing teams effectively.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for managing electronic health records related to patient care and nutrition documentation.
- Understanding of physiology as it pertains to nutrition needs in acute care or long-term care settings.
- Ability to perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and adapt menus for tube feeding or specialized diets.
- Excellent organizational skills with proficiency in budgeting, inventory control, and food production processes.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate with healthcare teams and educate residents or patients about nutritional practices.
Join our team as we deliver exceptional dietary services that enhance the health and quality of life for our residents or patients through expert management and compassionate care!
Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Certified Dietary Manager (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $62,000