Dietary Manager

Are you passionate about nutrition and dedicated to making a positive impact on people's lives? Catalina Island is renowned for its unparalleled natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. Imagine working in an environment where you can enjoy stunning coastal views and the soothing sounds of the Pacific Ocean.

With consultation from a Registered Dietician, the Dietary Manager oversees and participates in the preparation and serving of meals to patients and outside community organizations: maintains kitchen sanitary and safety standards and nutritional adequacy of meals; orders, stores, and keeps inventory of food; and performs other job-related work as needed. Supervise and instruct employees who prepare and serve meals.

Qualifications

•Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma

•Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

•Must have, as a minimum three (3) years of experience in a management capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or another related medical facility

•Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc

•Must be registered as a Dietary Supervisor in this state

•Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

•Must possess the 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

•Must be knowledgeable of food services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing food services functions in nursing care facilities

•Must possess 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

•Must 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

Responsibilities

•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

•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

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary with BCBS PPO health insurance, Delta Dental, VSP Vision, EAP, HSA options, 403b retirement, employer-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, cancer coverage, vacation, and sick benefits for all Full-Time positions.

CIMC is an equal opportunity employer.