Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Ely Manor; Allegan (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to culinary excellence and guest hospitality! As a Certified Dietary Manager, you'll connect clinical teams with kitchen staff, ensuring guests receive nutritious and appealing meals. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and leadership in food service. With a competitive pay structure and a comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance and tuition reimbursement, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents. If you have a passion for the culinary arts and improving lives, this is the perfect place for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager Certification or current enrollment in a certification course.
• ServSafe Certification required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete diet history and food preference screening upon guest admission.
• Develop and implement menus specific to the guest population.
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations including procurement and sanitation.

Skills

Leadership in food service

Teamwork abilities

Communication skills

Education

Certified Dietary Manager Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$10,000 sign on bonus for FT CDM!

Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals? Are you interested in joining a team that recognizes leadership and excellence in food service and guest hospitality? Would you like to cultivate your passion for the culinary arts?

The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) at Ely Manor acts as the connecting agent between the clinical/dietetics team and the kitchen staff. The CDM is responsible for ensuring guests receive diet- and texture-appropriate meals that are appetizing and nutritious.

At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including:

• Competitive pay
• Life Insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Health insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete diet history/food preference screening upon guest admission.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager Certification or current enrollment in a certification course approved by the Dietary Managers Association.
• ServSafe Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer two-year supervised food service experience in an institutional setting focused on planning, preparing and servicing regular and therapeutic diets.

About Ciena Healthcare

Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you!

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