Certified Dietary Manager

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Status: Full-Time

Location: Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside - 4515 Sunnyside Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302

As a Dietary Manager with Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.

Find your calling at Avamere where we support you in your career path.

The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the Dietary department to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis.

Employee Perks

• Tuition assistance
• Mentorship opportunities
• Career development
• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more
• Generous employee referral program
• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually)
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• Access up to 50% of your net earned income after payday

Responsibilities

• Develop a written dietary plan of care for each resident, including goals or modifications, and participate in resident MDS’ to ensure their dietary needs are met.
• Plan, prepare and operate under the Food Services Department’s budget.
• Make daily rounds of food services personnel and to ensure that procedures are being followed.
• Manage the daily setup, preparation, delivery and food service.
• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
• Oversee daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Food Service Director.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a dietary management role in a healthcare setting required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.