Dietary Manager

Apple Rehab Inc; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career growth

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab West Haven is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the Dietary Department. You will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct programs within budget and quality standards.

The role ensures dietary policies and manuals are followed, maintains state/federal compliance, and collaborates with the Administrator on department operations, staffing and training.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of CDM or Certified Food Service Manager or national certification in food service management and safety.
• Associates degree or higher in food service management or hospitality.
• Ability to read, write and understand English, perform simple math calculations, measure and record data.
• Attention to detail, good follow through and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Dietary Department within budget and quality standards.
• Ensures dietary policies, procedures and manuals are adhered to and updated.
• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations for surveys and inspections.
• Develops staffing structure and direction, handles hiring/evaluations and schedules.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Mathematical calculations

Data measurement & recording

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Patience & positive attitude

Education

CDM / Certified Dietary Manager

Serv Safe Manager certification

Associates degree or higher in food service management or hospitality

Job description

Apple Rehab West Haven is a 90 bed facility at 308 Savin Ave. in West Haven. Apple Rehab West Haven has a large community following where we have many returning residents who appreciate the care they are given and the family atmosphere they experience here with our long standing staff of many years. We see ourselves as a team for the good of our residents. We have a talented Therapy department which also draws resident from our community. Join us and be part of our team.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

Dietary Manager

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Dietary Department, its programs and activities within approved budget and quality standards. The Dietary Manager ensures that all written dietary policies, procedures, and manuals are adhered to, maintained and updated.

The Dietary Manager maintains compliance with state and federal regulations in preparation for state survey. The Dietary Manager prepares recommendations to the Administrator concerning department operations. Fosters and maintains inter-departmental communication and cooperation to ensure that any reported concerns are addressed and corrected.

The Dietary Manager develops the organizational structure, staffing and direction within policy and budgetary guidelines. Responsibly exercises authority to take necessary personnel actions for department personnel including actions impacting employment such as hire, evaluations, work assignments and schedules. The Dietary Manager assists in departmental conflict resolution and makes recommendations for discipline. Also participates in continuing education and empowerment of employees as well as makes recommendations for promotion and transfers within branches of Apple Rehab.

Qualifications:

• Must hold one of the following: CDM Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Service Manager, certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body, or an Associates Degree or higher in food service management or hospitality from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must hold Serv Safe Manager certification
• Ability to read, write and understand English, perform simple math calculations, measure and record data.
• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to supervise and instruct others.
• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.
• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit