What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM ) position at Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Sarasota?
Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Sarasota, a 120-bed facility set on 53 acres in beautiful Sarasota, Florida. We offer competitive pay, manageable workloads, and ongoing training in a supportive, team-focused environment.
Experience nursing at its best in a facility that feels like home. With an award-winning therapy garden, elegant dining spaces, and European-style spas, Hawthorne Sarasota combines comfort with quality care.
Imagine yourself here. Take a moment to explore our virtual tour and picture what it would feel like to work in an environment that truly values your contributions and supports your growth.
Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Referral Bonuses
- Flexible Scheduling
- Direct Deposit
- Great Work Environment
- Shift Differential Pay!
- Employee Appreciation Events
Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Sarasota is looking for an experienced Certified Dietary Manager to lead our culinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference by providing exceptional meal experiences for our residents while leading a dedicated team in a dynamic, supportive environment. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today to join us!
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Certified
Dietary Manager ( CDM ) Job Summary:
The Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM )
is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall
operation of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with current
applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations,
established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the
Administrator, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided.
Certified
Dietary Manager ( CDM ) Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates,
and directs the Dietary services department and its programs and activities in
accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
- Review department policies, procedures,
manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates in making
recommended changes.
- Interprets policies and procedures to
personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary.
- Assists in the development of the
department budget and maintains costs within budget parameters.
- Review and evaluate the department’s
workforce and makes recommendations to the Administrator.
- Assumes responsibility for recruiting, selecting,
and training competent department personnel.
- Evaluates employee performance and makes
recommendations to the Administrator concerning wage and salary adjustments, hiring,
termination, and transfers.
- Schedules department working hours,
personnel work assignments, etc., to maintain quality patient care.
- Develops and participates in programs
designed for on-the-job training and orientation classes for newly assigned
department personnel.
- Schedules and/or conducts a monthly
in-service for department personnel. Holds routine departmental meetings.
Provides education to other departments in the facility regarding dietary
services.
- Attends and participates in workshops, seminars,
and in-services to keep abreast of current changes in the healthcare field and
to maintain a professional status.
Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM )
Education and Experience:
- Successful
Completion of Certified Dietary Manager Credentialing Exam
- 2
Years Experience in Food Service Management Preferred
- Skilled
Nursing/ Long Term Care Experience Preferred
Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM ) Job Summary:
The Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM ) is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided.
Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM ) Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the Dietary services department and its programs and activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
- Review department policies, procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates in making recommended changes.
- Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary.
- Assists in the development of the department budget and maintains costs within budget parameters.
- Review and evaluate the department’s workforce and makes recommendations to the Administrator.
- Assumes responsibility for recruiting, selecting, and training competent department personnel.
- Evaluates employee performance and makes recommendations to the Administrator concerning wage and salary adjustments, hiring, termination, and transfers.
- Schedules department working hours, personnel work assignments, etc., to maintain quality patient care.
- Develops and participates in programs designed for on-the-job training and orientation classes for newly assigned department personnel.
- Schedules and/or conducts a monthly in-service for department personnel. Holds routine departmental meetings. Provides education to other departments in the facility regarding dietary services.
- Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, and in-services to keep abreast of current changes in the healthcare field and to maintain a professional status.
Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM ) Education and Experience:
- Successful Completion of Certified Dietary Manager Credentialing Exam
- 2 Years Experience in Food Service Management Preferred
- Skilled Nursing/ Long Term Care Experience Preferred
