What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary/Kitchen Manager (CDM) position at MediLodge?
Dietary Manager
Will Consider Non-Certified With Intention to Become Certified in a Timely Manner!
Facility: MediLodge of Marshall
We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
Why MediLodge?
Summary
The Dietary Manager supervises the operation of Dietary Services of the facility.
Education
Qualifications:
Will Consider Non-Certified With Intention to Become Certified in a Timely Manner!
Facility: MediLodge of Marshall
We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
Why MediLodge?
- Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
- Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
- Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
- Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
- Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.
- Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
- Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
- Pet Insurance: Three options available
- Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
- Retirement Savings with 401K.
- HSA and FSA options
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses.
Summary
The Dietary Manager supervises the operation of Dietary Services of the facility.
Education
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Licensed or certified as a nutrition professional by the State in which the services are performed.
- CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) or CFM (Certified Food Manager)
- Two years of experience in Dietary operations, one of which was in a long-term care environment.
- Provides training, direction, and guidance for the dietary staff.
- Participates in the hiring, disciplining and evaluation of dietary employees.
- Schedules and supervises the cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensures that adequate stocks of appropriate food are available and maintains an accurate inventory.
- Participates in facility “Performance Improvement Program.”
- Orders supplies, checks shipments, and conducts inventories.
- Monitors supply usage for appropriateness and efficiency.
- Prepares work schedules and maintains adequate staffing.
- Participates in the predicting, planning, monitoring and evaluating of cost programs as assigned.
- Responsible for the completion of dietary documentation, patient histories, and food preferences.
- Works closely with Nursing staff to ensure that proper dietary needs are being recorded, addressed, and delivered.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of infection control techniques.
- Knowledge of commercial food service equipment operation.