What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Director / CDM Certified Dietary Manager position at Symphony Care Network?
Description:
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:
- Dietary Manager Certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Food Sanitation Certification.
- 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.