CDM

CDM - Dietary Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dietary Manager to join our team at Tulsa Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare. As a Dietary Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Food and Nutrition Services department, ensuring that our residents receive high-quality meals and excellent care. If you have a passion for nutrition and hospitality, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the budget and purchasing of food and supplies, and food preparation, services, and storage
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment
• Oversees safe and timely meal preparation, including the provision of meals and/or supplements in accordance with residents' needs, preferences, and care plans
• Monitors regular and therapeutic diets, including texture of foods and liquids to meet the specialized needs of residents
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Participates in QAPI activities when food and nutrition services are involved
• Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, coaches, evaluates, rewards, disciplines, and when necessary, terminates employees working in the Food and Nutrition Services department
• Develops work schedules to ensure adequate staff to cover each shift
• Monitor budgets for cost-effectiveness and manage any revenue-generating services
• Uses forecasts, food waste records, inventory, and equipment records to plan the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment
• Follows standards and procedures for preparing food

Requirements:

• Certification as a dietary manager or food service manager
• 2 or more years of experience in foodservice management
• Prior experience in healthcare foodservice preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

Working Conditions:

• Work in a well-lit, ventilated area with warm temperatures for cooking
• May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in the kitchen/storage areas
• Subject to frequent interruptions and calls-back during emergency conditions
• Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments

Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rights law], it is the policy of Tulsa Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is committed to providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.