Certified Dietary Manager

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Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)

Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Company provided life insurance

Adoption benefit

Disability (short and long term)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Optional life and dependent life insurance

Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan

Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the dietary department at one or more locations, and provides food services for residents and employees. Responsible for providing a quality dietary experience by overseeing dietary staff and maintaining a pleasant and clean environment.

Establishes departmental regulations and procedures in conformance with administrative policies.

Develops standards for organization and supervision of dietary services.

Maintains quality dietary services within the prescribed budget.

Determines quality and quantity of food required; plans menus and controls food costs; may be scheduled to prepare meals.

Works closely with divisional dietary services specialist and consults with dietitian when necessary to ensure meals meet the nutritional requirements of the residents.

Oversees the food preparation and cooking, to ensure meals are prepared per Brookdale procedures.

Makes frequent inspections of all work, storage, and serving areas to determine that regulations governing food safety and sanitation are followed.

Prepares cleaning schedule, production worksheet and staff schedules.

Maintains inventory of food and nonfood items.

Selects, orients, and trains new employees in department; effectively delegates authority to dining services staff to ensure effective flow of materials and services.

Develops and directs cost control system; prepares and submits department budget to residence director/executive director.

Maintains appropriate documentation in resident's medical records.

Provides nutrition education and counseling for residents; presents dining services education program to dining services and other staff as needed.

Ensures safe work procedures are developed and followed, to include those relating to employee injuries, prevention, and infection control.

Ensures a continuous quality improvement program is in place and appropriate follow-up occurs.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Minimum of two to four years’ experience in dietary services, commercial kitchen, operation and line cooking, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Current ServSafe Certification required. Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Management/Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing

Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

Walking

Sitting

Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

On-Call on an as needed basis

Reach with hands and arms

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds

Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.

Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.

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