Dietary Services Supervisor/Certified Dietary Manager - Norwalk

Norwalkwc; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwalkwc is seeking a Dietary Services Supervisor/Certified Dietary Manager to oversee meal preparation and delivery to residents in accordance with physician orders and regulatory requirements. The role collaborates with the Registered Dietitian and Interdisciplinary team to maintain high-quality resident care.

You will manage administrative duties, inventory, records, and staff supervision, ensuring timely information exchange with other departments and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Graduate of California State approved DSS course, CDM certification with Title 22 coursework, or bachelor’s degree in related clinical nutrition field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of meals and supplements per physician orders and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain safe and sanitary environment in compliance with Federal and California guidelines.
• Collaborate with Registered Dietician and Interdisciplinary team to meet resident health goals.
• Maintain records and inventory, and manage department with forecasted needs.
• Supervise staff, evaluate performance, and ensure quality resident care.

Skills

Written communication

Supervisory skills

Education

CDM / Title 22 coursework or related degree

Job description

Dietary Services Supervisor/Certified Dietary Manager - Principal Responsibilities

CLINICAL

• Ensures the timely preparation and delivery of nutritious and attractive meals, and supplements to all residents according to physician’s orders and in compliance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary working environment in compliance with Federal and State of California Guidelines.
• Ensures that meals are served according to resident requests, preferences, and needs.
• Implements and revises menus with Registered Dietician review and guidance to meet resident needs.
• Interacts effectively with Interdisciplinary team members.

Dietary Services Supervisor/Certified Dietary Manager - ADMINISTRATIVE

• Maintain all records and documentation according to Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Maintains inventory of food and supplies to meet resident needs, and according to policy and planned menus.
• Participates in assigned meetings and in-services.
• Operates department with sensitivity to forecast needs.
• Ensures exchange of essential information with all departments as necessary to ensure quality resident care.
• Work with Registered Dietician to meet health goals of the residents.

Dietary Services Supervisor/Certified Dietary Manager - SUPERVISORY

• Meetsdepartment work goals through assignment of staff.
• Monitors staff performance and addresses any needs.
• Evaluates quality of services accomplished by staff.

Dietary Services Supervisor/Certified Dietary Manager - QUALIFICATIONS

• Good writtenand verbal communication skills.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Graduate of California State approved DSS course, CDM certification with Title 22 coursework, or bachelor’s degree in related clinical nutrition field. For a complete list see California Safety Code 1265.4.
• One year experience in healthcare related food service preferred.

Dietary Services Supervisor/Certified Dietary Manager - CONSUMER

• Adheres to company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.