Certified Dietary Manager

Outfield Healthcare Partners; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to oversee the dietary department, ensuring the delivery of quality food service and nutrition care in compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will have a background in food service management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to enhancing resident health through nutrition.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Certified Dietary Manager or equivalent training mandatory.
• Supervisory experience in food service required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the dietary department.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition care standards and regulations.
• Train staff on dietary equipment usage and maintain dietary equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Nutrition Care

Food Safety Standards

Education

High School diploma

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Associate's degree in food service management

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Position Description

Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, and supervising functions and personnel within the dietary department. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

• Responsible for the daily operations of nutrition service within the dietary department, according to facility policy and procedures and federal, state and local regulations.
• Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that food quality, safety standards, and resident needs are satisfactorily met.
• Provides nutrition care within scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Uses forecasts, food waste records, inventory, and equipment record to plan the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment; Purchases food and supplies through DSSI and contacts the purchasing department about any local producers.
• Participates in department budget planning and supplies monthly report to administrator; Stays within budget for food, supplements and supplies.
• Communicates with the registered dietitian, dietetic technician, nursing service, dietary personnel, residents, families and other disciplines concerning food service and resident nutrition care.
• Uses the Company forms and guidelines for nutrition care of residents in the departmental procedure manual and relevant clinical practice guides.
• Collects data and participates in the nutrition assessment process as directed by the Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Provides routine progress notes in the residents’ medical records as directed by the Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team concerning residents’ plan of care during care conferences and participates in the development of baseline care plans as directed by the Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Trains staff on proper use of dietary equipment and oversees maintenance of dietary equipment.
• Complete the assigned MDS section according to required timeline.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.
  
  
  

Position Description

Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, and supervising functions and personnel within the dietary department. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operations of nutrition service within the dietary department, according to facility policy and procedures and federal, state and local regulations.
• Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that food quality, safety standards, and resident needs are satisfactorily met.
• Provides nutrition care within scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Uses forecasts, food waste records, inventory, and equipment record to plan the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment; Purchases food and supplies through DSSI and contacts the purchasing department about any local producers.
• Participates in department budget planning and supplies monthly report to administrator; Stays within budget for food, supplements and supplies.
• Communicates with the registered dietitian, dietetic technician, nursing service, dietary personnel, residents, families and other disciplines concerning food service and resident nutrition care.
• Uses the Company forms and guidelines for nutrition care of residents in the departmental procedure manual and relevant clinical practice guides.
• Collects data and participates in the nutrition assessment process as directed by the Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Provides routine progress notes in the residents’ medical records as directed by the Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team concerning residents’ plan of care during care conferences and participates in the development of baseline care plans as directed by the Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Trains staff on proper use of dietary equipment and oversees maintenance of dietary equipment.
• Complete the assigned MDS section according to required timeline.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Trained as a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP), or a Dietetic Technician, registered (DTR), or have the equivalent training from military experience or traditional education.
• Associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, including a course of study in food service or restaurant management from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Food service supervisory experience required; at least two years’ experience in long term care preferred
  
  
  

Castleton Health Care Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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