Position: Certified Dietary Manager

Are you ready to bring your values and purpose to a company that expects the best of you because you have the best to give? If you have a personal growth mindset and are committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Location: Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center

Job Summary:

Responsible for overall management, supervision and preparation of meals for Dietary Services compliant with Residents’ Diet Orders, menu specifications, Company Policies, Dietary /Sanitary Regulations; ensures high standards of quality in food preparation and service with consultation of Dietary Consultant; ensures accuracy of grocery orders, inventory records; ensures adequate inventory; must communicate courteously and respectfully with Employees, Residents and others; maintains high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene

Qualifications:

Prefer Supervisory experience in large-scale cooking and food service position; must be able to obtain and maintain any required certificates; must be in good physical condition, be able to read and write to accomplish job duties; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commitment to providing compassionate care to our elders
• Monitors and evaluates performance of Dietary staff; consults with Administrator prior to Disciplinary Action
• Plans menu cycles and modifies menus for special diets as ordered by Physician
• Completes Nutritional Assessments on new Residents; makes monthly and quarterly progress notes; visits each new Resident to obtain basic food requirements and preferences
• Maintains current Cardex, Diet List, Diet Count; oversees and records supplemental nourishments to Residents
• Works with Social Services and Activity Department in planning special holiday menus and activities
• Monitors and supervises meal tray service to Residents at least one meal per day to ensure list accuracy
• Orders food, supplies and equipment according to established budget guidelines and procedures
• Maintains Budget records; consults with Dietary Consultant and Administrator regarding Dietary Budget
• Writes Quality Assurance Criteria, conducts periodic audits and serves on the QA Committee as requested
• Serves on Safety Committee, participates in Safety Meetings and Safety Audits

Excellent Benefits:

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay
• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pharmacy discount with free delivery at work

Other Benefits:

• Daily Pay – upon your request
• Direct deposit
• Bereavement leave
• Retirement Savings Plan/401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Medical Leave

IF CONTACTED, YOU WILL BE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A MORE THOROUGH APPLICATION AT THE FACILITY.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Mississippi healthcare organizations are required to collect fingerprints and run them through the Mississippi Criminal Information and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases in order to complete state and national background checks. Are you willing to submit to required criminal history background checks?

Experience:

• Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
• Large Scale Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Dietary Manager (Required)

Work Location: In person