Certified Dietary Manager

Mather LifeWays; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for residents in a vibrant Life Plan Community. As a Certified Dietary Manager, you will lead a passionate team, ensuring high standards of service and compliance with dietary regulations. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Embrace a dynamic work environment where your leadership and culinary expertise will shine, and help create memorable dining experiences that cater to diverse dietary needs.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Program with Employer Match

Subsidized Parking

Wellness Spending Account

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in upscale restaurant or Life Plan community management.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and manage team performance.
• Ensure quality dining service for residents and guests.

Skills

CDM Certification

Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Knowledge of IDDSI practices

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Windows Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Point-of-Sale Systems

Job description

We are seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (Restaurant Manager) responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurants in The Mather's Life Centre ( Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Memory Support). Their duties include hiring and training restaurant team members, following company policies, speaking with residents and guests to address concerns or solve problems and creating schedules for restaurant team members. The Restaurant Manager is a Certified Dietary Manager, and is familiar with IDDSI practices and has the ability to recognize dietary requirements. This position reports directly to the Director of F&B with a dotted line to the Healthcare Administrator.

This position is full-time, salaried, and located on-site at The Mather in Evanston, IL. Weekend, and holiday availability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with Director of F&B in the timely hiring, orientation, scheduling and on-going training and performance management of restaurant team members.
• Manages all related systems within the restaurants.
• Supervises the flow of service to ensure that residents, guests, family members, and staff receive quality dining service.
• Inspects workstations for completion of assigned side work.
• Responds to resident feedback addressing concerns in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintains timely and professional communication with the Director of F&B and the Executive Chef and shares all food comments and suggestions with the Executive Chef.
• Works with restaurant management to help ensure budgetary compliance.
• Responsible to manage and maintain the equipment necessary to successfully operate the restaurants at or above Mather service standards.
• Coordinates and executes theme meals and/or functions and related billing processes and provides accurate and timely information to the Director of F&B so that billing for events/functions can occur and resident satisfaction is ensured.
• Oversees dietary restrictions, follows IDDSI practices.
• Performs training to team members on IDDSI and dietary needs.
• Oversees new admissions through completing a baseline care plan, culinary interview, and nutritional assessment.
• Oversees permanent residents through quarterly and annual culinary interviews, nutritional notes, and updated care plans.
• Attends Care Conferences.
• Completes Monthly and Quarterly QAPI Reports.
• Creates modified, specialty and non-select menus.
• Works closely with Culinary team to develop nutritional information and menus for the Life Centre.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Progressive experience in an upscale restaurant and/or Life Plan community
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and make independent decisions
• CDM Certified
• Proficient in Windows applications including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledgeable in Point-of-Sale systems
• Knowledgeable in job related federal, state, and local regulations to ensure safe and clean dining environment
• Certification in food safety/sanitation and BASSET

The salary range is a good faith estimate of the range Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly base wage paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, geographic location and market changes. The position is also eligible to participate in Mather benefit plans and Employee Appreciation Fund.

Salary Pay Range

$65,000 - $75,000 USD

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance - free to all team members

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.

The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well SM , we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work , and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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