What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dietary Manager position at Career Strategies?
A Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is responsible for overseeing food service operations to ensure residents receive nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet their dietary needs. Below is a general job description for this role:
The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing dietary services to ensure quality food service and nutritional care for residents. This role includes supervising dietary staff, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working closely with dietitians, healthcare providers, and residents to meet individual dietary needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Meal Planning & Nutrition:
Oversee menu planning to ensure nutritionally balanced meals that meet residents dietary needs and preferences.
Ensure compliance with physician-ordered diets and dietary restrictions.
Work with registered dietitians to assess and address residents nutritional needs.
Qualifications:
Certification as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) through the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice
Knowledge of food service regulations in healthcare settings (CMS, state health codes).
Experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare food service setting.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
Proficiency in food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
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The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing dietary services to ensure quality food service and nutritional care for residents. This role includes supervising dietary staff, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working closely with dietitians, healthcare providers, and residents to meet individual dietary needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Meal Planning & Nutrition:
Oversee menu planning to ensure nutritionally balanced meals that meet residents dietary needs and preferences.
Ensure compliance with physician-ordered diets and dietary restrictions.
Work with registered dietitians to assess and address residents nutritional needs.
Qualifications:
Certification as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) through the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice
Knowledge of food service regulations in healthcare settings (CMS, state health codes).
Experience in a skilled nursing facility or healthcare food service setting.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
Proficiency in food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer
