Position at Plum Tree Care Center Plum Tree Care Center, San Jose CA - Annual Salary - $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Must be a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Generations Healthcare is in search of a Dietary Manager, CDM, to join our team. Our 76 bed, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with an excellent rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent and compassionate services to those entrusted to our car... more details
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Position at Plum Tree Care Center
Plum Tree Care Center, San Jose CA
Annual Salary - $65,000.00 - $70,000.00
Must be a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
Generations Healthcare is in search of a Dietary Manager, CDM, to join our team. Our 76 bed, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with an excellent rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date.
Job Overview:
The primary role of the Dietary Manager is to assist the Dietitian in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Food Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the Food Services Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Essential Duties:
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Food Services Department, its programs and activities.
- Coordinate food services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Environmental, Activity and Social Services, Etc.).
- Assist in developing and maintaining written food services policies and procedures.
- Assist in developing and maintaining written job descriptions and performance evaluations for each level of food services personnel.
- Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
- Assist the food services staff in the development and use of departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.
- Assume the responsibility of obtaining/maintaining/filing material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals used or stored in the Food Services Department. Ensure staff is aware of and knowledgeable of MSDSs.
Qualifications:
- Possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
- Be a graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.
- Have, as a minimum five (5) years of experience in a management capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility (Knowledge of PointClickCare a plus) and be a CDM (Certified Dietary Manager).
- Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.
- Registered as a Dietary Supervisor in this state.
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Knowledgeable of food services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing food services functions in nursing care facilities.
- Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Food Services Department.
- Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of food services service areas; must perform regular inspections of food services service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.
We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.
