What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dietary Manager position at SPJST Senior Living?
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Description
As a Certified Dietary Manager you are responsible for preparing, serving, and ensuring the quality of meals for residents, while also maintaining a clean and safe food service environment, adhering to dietary needs and regulations.
Here's a more detailed look at common duties and responsibilities:
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Food Preparation:
- Preparing and cooking meals according to recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Ensuring proper food storage and handling to maintain freshness and safety.
- Preparing and serving snacks and beverages.
- Assisting with meal delivery to residents' rooms or dining areas.
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Serving and Customer Service:
- Serving meals to residents in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Setting up and cleaning dining areas.
- Assisting residents with their meals, if needed.
- Addressing resident questions or concerns regarding food service.
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Cleaning and Sanitation:
- Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen, dining areas, and equipment.
- Washing dishes and utensils.
- Ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
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Other Duties:
- Assisting with inventory and ordering food supplies.
- Following established policies and procedures for food service.
- Assisting with special dietary needs and requests.
- Participating in staff meetings and training.
- Assisting with other duties as assigned.
Administrative Functions:
- Reviewing menus and ensuring proper dietary guidelines are followed.
- Completing forms and reports related to food service.
- Assisting with dietary assessments and recommendations.
- Working with the facility's dietician as necessary.
- Implementing recommended changes as required.
- Assuring that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
Qualifications
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), you need to meet specific education and experience requirements, including formal education from an accredited post-secondary institution and full-time work experience in non-commercial foodservice management, and then pass the nationally recognized CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam.
