Accolade Healthcare

Dietary Manager

OBJECTIVE

Directly responsible 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.

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
• 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 – Preferred

• Excellent communication skills

• Previous Leadership/Management of a Team - Required