Dietary Manager

Accolade Healthcare

Certified Dietary Manager 

OBJECTIVE

Works directly with the Executive Chef sharing responsibility for all food and service production personnel and operation of the kitchen and back of the house responsibilities. Supervises a food services program, Responsible for Overseeing the Sanitation and Regulations of Food Service, Responsible for Supervising Food and Beverage Employees, Responsible for Interacting with Residents and Other Departmental Staff, Presents a professional demeanor to current and prospective residents.

Must be available for weekend rotation.

Essential Job Functions :

Responsible for Providing a High Quality Dining Experience

• Manages the preparation of menus, food products and the serving of quality meals in all dining rooms and dining venues, following meal presentation standards
• Oversees the food production for the members of our Long-Term Care community
• Plans and oversees the food production for in-house catering services.
• Regularly ensures completion of a food and supply inventory
• Plans and promotes a dietary food services program that incorporates a wide variety of tastes, following menu requirements
• Follows food vendor regulations
• Coordinates with the Administrator to plan or change menus
• Prepares meal cost summaries
• Ensures that the department adheres to budget guidelines
• As needed - completes ordering and purchases all food, kitchen supplies and kitchen equipment, using diligent and competitive purchasing programs and methods
• Managing food production and sanitation processes within expense guidelines and assists in developing revenue enhancing opportunities for food and catering
• Responsible for Overseeing the Sanitation and Regulations of Food Service
• Maintains knowledge of health department, state and federal food operation
• Ensures compliance with all state, local or federal rules, regulations or licensing requirements related to health, safety (OSHA) and general operation of the department
• Responsible for Interacting with Residents and Other Departmental Staff
• Coordinates with the Administrator to plan special events
• Attends staff and resident meetings to report and advise on dietary matters

Qualifications and Required Experience:

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Certification - Required

Excellent communication skills

Previous Leadership/Management of a Team - Required