Certified Dietary Manager

Bedford Care Centers; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Shift differentials

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Employee Assistance Program

Family medical leave

Job summary

Bedford Care Centers in Hattiesburg, MS, seeks a Dietary Services Manager to oversee meal preparation and dietary compliance for residents with diet orders and menu specs. The role ensures quality food service, inventory accuracy, and courteous communication with staff and residents.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in large-scale food service, can obtain required certificates, and meets physical requirements; successful completion of background checks and drug screens is required

Qualifications

• Prefer supervisory experience in large-scale cooking and food service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required certificates.
• Must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory background check.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to read/write to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to providing compassionate care to our elders.
• Monitors and evaluates dietary staff performance; consults with Administrator before disciplinary action.
• Plans menu cycles and modifies menus for special diets as ordered by Physician.
• Completes nutritional assessments on new Residents and notes progress monthly/quarterly.
• Maintains Cardex and Diet lists; oversees and records supplemental nourishments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food service management

Interpersonal communication

Reading and writing

Job description

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary:

Responsible for overall management, supervision and preparation of meals for Dietary Services compliant with Residents’ Diet Orders, menu specifications, Company Policies, Dietary /Sanitary Regulations; ensures high standards of quality in food preparation and service with consultation of Dietary Consultant; ensures accuracy of grocery orders, inventory records; ensures adequate inventory; must communicate courteously and respectfully with Employees, Residents and others; maintains high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene

Qualifications:

Prefer Supervisory experience in large-scale cooking and food service position; must be able to obtain and maintain any required certificates; must be in good physical condition, be able to read and write to accomplish job duties; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to providing compassionate care to our elders
• Monitors and evaluates performance of Dietary staff; consults with Administrator prior to Disciplinary Action
• Plans menu cycles and modifies menus for special diets as ordered by Physician
• Completes Nutritional Assessments on new Residents; makes monthly and quarterly progress notes; visits each new Resident to obtain basic food requirements and preferences
• Maintains current Cardex, Diet List, Diet Count; oversees and records supplemental nourishments to Residents

Excellent Benefits:

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay
• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Daily Pay – upon your request
• Direct deposit
• Bereavement leave
• Retirement Savings Plan/401K
• Shift Differentials for some nursing positions
• Tuition reimbursement for nursing education (CNA to LPN)
• Scholarship program for continuing nursing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Medical Leave
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