Director of Food and Nutrition (CDM Certification)

Coronahealthcenter; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Coronahealthcenter is seeking a Dietary Department leader to plan, organize, develop, and direct operations in a long-term care setting. The role ensures quality food service and nutrition, aligned with applicable standards and policies.

You will supervise dietary staff, manage menus and diet orders, and uphold residents' rights while maintaining inventory control and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in dietary supervisory capacity in acute or long term care environment.
• Knowledgeable of dietary procedures and related laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc., preferred.
• Must possess a valid and current license/certification as required by state law (Certified Dietary Manager certification).
• Graduate of state approved course providing 90+ hours of classroom instruction in food supervision.
• Completion of state approved 'Serve Safe' program.
• Associate degree in food service management required; Bachelor's in dietetics or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages teamwork by sharing information.
• Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
• Respects and upholds residents' personal and property rights when carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a room.
• Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures adequate stock and purchases or oversees purchases from approved vendors to meet needs.
• Develops and utilizes comprehensive inventory control procedures.
• Visits resident/family on admission to complete diet history/nutritional assessment and review dietary requirements and preferences.
• Assures that menus are developed, served and filled in accordance with policies and physician orders; processes diet orders promptly.
• Assists in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served.

Skills

Dietary supervision

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Food cost control

Education

CDM Certification

Associate degree in food service management

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition

Job description

Resides within 25 miles

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• CDM Certification
• Long-Term Care Experience

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures; and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Provides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
• Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
• Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
• Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures that adequate stock is always on hand and purchases or oversees the purchase of food, supplies and equipment, etc., from approved vendors as required to meet needs.
• Develops and utilizes comprehensive inventory control procedures.
• Visits resident/family on admission to complete diet history/nutritional assessment and to review dietary requirements and preferences of each resident admitted. Periodically meets with resident/family to evaluate satisfaction and attend to any suggestions or requests.
• Assures that menus are developed, served and filled in accordance with established policies and procedures and in compliance with physician orders. Approves menus or has menus approved by Registered Dietician, as required. Processes diet orders and changes promptly.
• Assists in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years' experience in a dietary supervisory capacity in an acute or long term care environment required; supervisory experience required
• Knowledgeable of dietary procedures as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and long term care
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc., preferred
• Must possess a valid and current license/certification as required by state law (Certified Dietary Manager certification).
• A graduate of a state approved course that provides 90 or more hours of classroom instruction in food supervision.
• Completion of state approved "Serve Safe" program.
• An associate degree in food service management required, Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or related field preferred

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation