Certified Dietary Manager

MGM Healthcare; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Holidays + floating holiday

Tuition/education reimbursement up to

Take home up to 75% of net wages

401(k) with match after 1 year

Medical, dental, vision, life and more

Job summary

Mitchell Care & Rehab is seeking a Dietary Supervisor to oversee menu planning, food production, and staff supervision for resident meals. You will ensure nutrition-focused recipes and budgeting are maintained while supporting compliance with dietary standards.

The role requires a CDM certification pathway, strong teamwork, and excellent communication with residents and colleagues in a nursing center setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Within two years of start, CDM certification required or pursued.
• Current CDM certification is a plus.
• 2–3 years of kitchen experience desired.
• Must maintain active contact info for employer communications.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Ability to react decisively in emergencies; confidentiality is essential.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Determine quality and quantity of food for planned menus and therapeutic diets; control costs.
• Supervise food production, service programs, and staff.
• Ensure nutritious meals and efficient food handling; maintain standardized recipes.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Emergency readiness

Confidentiality

Organization & management

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDM certification (preferred within 2 years)

Job description

At Mitchell Care & Rehab, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Mitchell Care & Rehab partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Mitchell Care & Rehab.

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Dietary Supervisor:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• 6 Observed Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees

Essential Functions of Dietary Supervisor:

• Determine quality and quantity of food required plans and prepares master menus. Supervises the planning of menus for therapeutic diets, and controls food costs
• Supervises food production and service programs, as well as departmental staff involved
• Ensure food preparation for optimal nutrition and economic handling of food, as well as efficient usage of time. Maintain and issue a file of standardized recipes adjusted to the proper yield
• Plan menus, purchase food and assign duties for special functions. Adapt master menu cycle to individual Center preference with Consultant Dietician
• Check food for flavor, temperature, and appearance on a regular basis to assure that appetizing meals are presented to Residents
• With Contract Dietician, monitor nutritional status of residents using regular assessments, progress notes and dietary care planning
• Prepare departmental budget on an annual basis
• Make frequent inspection of all work, storage areas to assure proper cleanliness
• Maintains inventory of kitchen tools and food supplies
• Assures all regulatory requirements are met for the preparation, storage and nutritional aspects of residential food program

Qualifications of Dietary Supervisor:

• High school diploma or general equivalency is required
• Within two (2) years of job start, must attain certification as Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) via Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals/Certifying Board for Dietary Managers. In MO, an equivalent certification in food service management may be accepted.
• Current and active certification as CDM is a plus!
• 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in a commercial kitchen is desired
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to read, write and speak the English Language
• Organization and management skills

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics(“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.

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