What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Manager position at Lakeland Healthcare Center?
Full job description
Overview:
Role: Certified Dietary Manager
Long Term Healthcare Facility seeking a Certified Dietary Manager, leading the dining department, we are passionate about positively impacting the communities we serve. If you share our commitment to excellence and enhancing customer and resident experiences, join us and make a difference!
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Employee Recognition Programs
Responsibilities
The Certified Dietary Manager oversees the food service program at a single site, ensuring high food quality standards, inventory management, food safety, and customer service. This role requires adherence to facility menus, federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies to consistently provide quality dining services.
- Lead and support the food service team to meet quality and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records of income, expenditures, food supplies, personnel, and equipment while using computer software.
- Conduct staff training, quality control, and in-service sessions; perform roles of dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher as needed.
- Communicate directives from client managers, building occupants, and administrators to staff effectively.
- Use protective gear, ensure safe mixing and use of cleaning solutions, and report equipment needs or malfunctions promptly.
- Follow infection control, universal precautions, and handwashing procedures to maintain a sanitary environment.
- Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and timely completion of tasks.
- Represent the facility positively through courteous and cooperative interactions with supervisors, co-workers, client staff, residents, and guests.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification required.
- Two years of experience in quantity food production/service and personnel supervision preferred.
- Must obtain Food Protection Manager (FPM) within the first 14 days of employment
- You must obtain Food Service Manager (FSM) and Long-Term Care Food Service (LTC-FSM) certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude and effectively communicate with building occupants, administration, and leadership to perform daily tasks.
- Compliance with facility vaccination policies
- Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 50 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously.
- Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to maintain records and complete reports as required, including web-based reporting.
- May be required to complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
- Residency within the service area required
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a role where you can lead with passion, drive positive changes, and be part of a supportive and dedicated team, apply now and start making a difference!
