Certified Dietary Manager

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Certified Dietary Manager to join our team. With consultation from a Registered Dietician, the candidate oversees and participates in the preparation and serving of meals to patients and staff, 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.

**Relocation is required for this position**

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• We provide assistance with finding housing on Catalina Island.
• PPO health insurance
• PPO Dental
• PPO Vision
• EAP
• HSA
• 403b retirement
• employer-paid life insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness, cancer coverage
• vacation and sick benefits for all Full-Time positions

Essential Duties

• Reviews menu and work orders and plans cooking schedule to prepare and deliver meals in compliance with healthcare regulations and dietary guidelines.
• Uses proper recipes, techniques and procedures in the preparation and cooking of meals.
• Washes dishes and cooking utensils and cleans kitchen and other food preparation areas.
• Orders food and dietary supplies necessary to satisfy anticipated needs: stores food items to ensure safety, sanitary and timely utilization of food.
• Oversees and trains assigned staff.
• Prepares work schedule for food services personnel.
• Assists in recruiting training and evaluation of food services personnel, maintains records on food usage and costs.
• Maintains health, sanitary and safety standards; prepares foods service activity reports for management.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide specialized diets for patients as needed.
• Maintain inventory and budget control for the dietary department.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations in food handling and preparation.
• Plan and prepare diets as prescribed and consult and counsel patients and relatives on special diet requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Preferably three years' experience in a supervisory position in food service department of a health care establishment.
• Certification as a Dietary Manager (CDM) is required.
• Food handler certification required.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and health clearance which includes a physical exam, TB testing, and immunization review.

CIH is an equal opportunity employer.