Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Laurel Healthcare Co - Milford, OH

Full-time

Milford, OH

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) at The Laurels of Milford plays a crucial role in bridging the clinical/dietetics team and kitchen staff, ensuring that guests receive nutritious and appetizing meals tailored to their dietary needs. This position emphasizes leadership in food service and guest hospitality, fostering a passion for culinary arts within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete diet history/food preference screening upon guest admission.
• Develop, maintain and implement menus specific to the guest population.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness compliant with State and Federal guidelines.
• Supervise purchasing in the dietary department specific to the facility budget.
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations including procurement, sanitation, scheduling, training, talent development and QAPI.
• Cooperate with other departments to identify and accommodate guests' choices, preferences and customary routines regarding eating.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation of dietary portion of guest care plans.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision
• 401K with matching funds
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates to access their pay when needed
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
• Free CNA/STNA certification
• Zero cost uniforms