What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dietary Manager, Long Term Care position at The Reserve at Richardson?
The job duties of a Certified Dietary Manager can include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating the facility’s food service program
- Hiring, training, and supervising all food service employees
- Adhering to nutritional guidelines, policies, and food service budget
- Maintaining appropriate food inventory
- Ordering and preparing food
- Having in-depth knowledge of food safety laws
- Ensuring compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), local health department regulations, and employer/facility policies and procedures
- Maintaining food quality control
- Demonstrating a thorough understanding of foodborne pathogens, cross-contamination and allergen management
- Attending food service committee/advisory meetings and distributing food committee meeting minutes
- Nutrition documentation, including assessments and care plans in healthcare settings
- Audits of kitchen sanitation, temperature logs, and infection control procedures
- Designing and implementing menus
- Coordinating food service for special events and activities
In addition to completing the above daily job duties, a successful dietary manager should have excellent communication skills and leadership skills. To help ensure seamless daily operations, a dietary management professional should communicate with all nutrition services staff, especially in delivering clear verbal and written communication (such as protocols for food safety).
A stellar dietary manager will communicate effectively while working in conjunction with the on-site Registered Dietitian (RD), if applicable, so that everyone understands their roles and expectations, ultimately leading to safe and efficient service.
Because of the fast-paced environment, Certified Dietary Managers must have exceptional time management skills, especially when working at a large facility like a hospital where there are set mealtimes with a large amount of guests.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dietary Manager: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dietary Manager (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Richardson, TX 75080 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richardson, TX 75080: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person