What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dietary Manager position at Regency On The Lake Careers?
Join a team that cultivates excellence in food service and guest hospitality.
The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) is responsible for ensuring guests receive diet- and texture-appropriate meals. This role acts as the connecting agent between the clinical/dietetics team and the kitchen staff.
A competitive benefit package includes competitive pay, life insurance, 401K with matching funds, health insurance, AFLAC, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and our virtual community and rewards program, SPOTLIGHT.
Responsibilities
- Complete diet history/food preference screening upon guest admission.
- Develop and maintain menus specific to the guest population.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness compliant with State and Federal guidelines.
- Supervise purchasing in the dietary department.
- Manage all aspects of kitchen operations, including procurement, sanitation, scheduling, training, talent development, and QAPI.
- Cooperate with other departments to accommodate guests' choices, preferences, and customary routines regarding eating.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation of dietary portion of guest care plans.
Qualifications
- Certified Dietary Manager Certification or current enrollment in a certification course approved by the Dietary Managers Association.
- ServSafe Certification required within 90 days of employment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prefer two-year supervised food service experience in an institutional setting focused on planning, preparing, and servicing regular and therapeutic diets.
Ciena Healthcare is Michigan's largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them.
