Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Lensa; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team as a Certified Dietary Manager at a leading healthcare provider. This role is vital in ensuring that guests receive nutritious and appetizing meals tailored to their dietary needs. You will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, developing menus, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. An attractive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement await you in this fulfilling culinary role.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• CDM Certification or enrollment in an approved course required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement menus for guests.
• Manage kitchen operations including procurement and sanitation.
• Complete dietary documentation for guest care plans.

Skills

Leadership in food service

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Certified Dietary Manager Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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 Regency at Jackson 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

In addition, we will help you advance your career with tuition reimbursement, discounts and other support.

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. (if applicable)
• 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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