Certified Dietary Manager

Certified Dietary Manager

At Three Rivers Care (a Caldera Care facility), we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home. Our commitment to our residents is exemplified by our team of compassionate employees. We take pride in providing top-notch care, delivering the highest standards of excellence. When a loved one comes to our facility, they will be well cared for, will feel heard, and will know that they matter. We strongly believe that the key to this is through our incredible staff! Come join our amazing team!

Position Summary

The Certified Dietary Manager is responsible for compliance with all aspects of the Nutrition Services Department including code compliance, sanitation, and infection control, meal preparation, and service, dining experience, purchasing systems, budgetary performance, and residents' nutritional status. Evaluates and directs plans for improvement in each aspect. Assists in planning, organizing, and enforcing systems to meet facility standards. Follows all facility policies and procedures.

Reporting Relationships

Supervises all dietary department staff, including cooks, dietary aides, and other assigned personnel.

Certified Dietary Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to food service operations, infection prevention, resident rights, and nutrition services
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborates with nursing, therapy, activities, and administration to support resident-centered care
• Tastes and smells food to determine quality and palatability.
• Relates positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other center staff.
• Demonstrates a special interest in and positive attitude toward working with long-term care residents and older adults.
• Supervises, coaches, and develops dietary staff to ensure excellent customer service, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction.

Certified Dietary Manager Qualifications and Skills:

• Requires successful completion of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) examination and maintenance of an active CDM, CFPP credential.
• Requires the ability to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must meet all health requirements, as required by law.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and the aptitude to learn company applications.
• Preferred: Demonstrated mathematical and numerical skills.
• Preferred: Intermediate level computer proficiency with commonly used applications.

Caldera Cares for you!

• Competitive pay scale
• Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off

Grow with Caldera

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clinical Scholarships
• Continued Education
• Leadership training
• Scholarship Programs

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at Three Rivers Care varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state and local law, Three Rivers Care provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Three Rivers Care expects to pay for roles they may be hired in Washington, as stated below:

Pay Range: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and certifications.