CDM Lead: Therapeutic Diets & Kitchen Leadership

The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with matching funds

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to bridge the clinical dietetics team and kitchen staff, ensuring diet- and texture-appropriate meals that are appetizing and nutritious for guests.

Join Laurel Health Care Company’s team and benefit from strong benefits and collaborative culture. Responsibilities include menu development, kitchen supervision, budgeting for dietary purchasing, and comprehensive kitchen operations management.

Qualifications

• CDM certification or current enrollment in a DMA-approved certification program.
• ServSafe Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer two-year supervised food service experience in an institutional setting focusing on planning, preparing and serving regular and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and implement menus specific to the guest population.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness compliant with State and Federal guidelines.
• Supervise purchasing in the dietary department specific to the facility budget.
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations including procurement, sanitation, scheduling, training, talent development and QAPI.
• Cooperate with other departments to identify and accommodate guests’ choices, preferences and customary routines regarding eating.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation of dietary portion of guest care plans.

Skills

CDM Certification

ServSafe Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year supervised food service experience in institutional setting

Job description

The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to bridge the clinical dietetics team and kitchen staff, ensuring diet- and texture-appropriate meals that are appetizing and nutritious for guests.

Join Laurel Health Care Company’s team and benefit from strong benefits and collaborative culture. Responsibilities include menu development, kitchen supervision, budgeting for dietary purchasing, and comprehensive kitchen operations management.