We are currently looking for a Dietary Manager to join our amazing team at East Ridge. You will be able to work within a beautiful 76-acre, resort style living community. As an organization, we are committed to helping older adults live their best lives. So you will have the opportunity to define excellence in our community. But most importantly, you will have the ability to work in a close knit community while building close, rewarding relationships with residents and their families.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Supplemental Plans: Hospital, Accident, Identity Theft, Legal
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
- 403(b) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off, Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Holiday Gift Fund
- Pay Activ / Pay Advance Program
- Employee Assistance Program, Employee Hardship Fund
- Non-Profit Loan Forgiveness, Scholarship Program, Tuition Reimbursement
- Milestone/Tenure Awards
- Appreciation Incentives, Prizes/Raffles
Overview: The Healthcare Dietary Manager is responsible for overseeing food service activities in the Health Center and providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure the courteous and efficient service of quality and nutritious foods. The Healthcare Dietary Manager works closely with the Certified Dietician in delivering exceptional meals for all meal periods while exceeding resident expectations.
Essential Job Duties:
- Oversees and coordinates work of Associates in the health center dining venues. engaged in serving residents to ensure adherence to service and quality standards.
- Trains Associates on Residents’ dietary needs and proper service standards.
- Monitors Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) to ensure all Federal and State regulations are followed and in compliance.
- Oversees and manages all equipment to ensure everything is working safely and properly.
- Collects and incorporates Associate and Resident feedback regarding special events.
- Develops work assignments for Associates in the Skilled Nursing and Memory. Support dining venues and spot checks regularly to ensure standards are being met
- Tracks all Residents’ meals and diet preferences in MatrixCare Retail Tracker.
- Measures satisfaction levels among healthcare residents daily at each meal by walk-thru and conversations with residents.
- Assists the Chef in ordering food and supplies for the Skilled Nursing and Memory Support areas.
- Responsible for scheduling Diet Aides in the Skilled Nursing and Memory Support areas utilizing the scheduling software.
- Assists Certified Dietician in developing all menus for healthcare residents assessing preferences and nutritional needs.
- Ensures that residents' meal preferences or special requests are satisfied whenever possible.
- Participates in cost control measures using time, material and equipment properly to eliminate waste and unnecessary expense.
- Maintains the appearance, cleanliness and service of facility at or above Health Department standards through routine cleaning schedules.
- Attends scheduled meetings pertaining to Dietary involvement or as per instructed by the Dining Service Director as needed.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred with courses in hospitality management or dining room operations.
- A minimum of two years supervisory experience in food service operations of health care institutions.
- Certified Dietary Manager required.
Culture: East Ridge at Cutler Bay offers a highly professional, engaging, team-centered environment where associates can grow professionally, and have a positive impact on the lives of the seniors that we serve. Everyone on our team – from housekeeping to dining, maintenance to healthcare – is committed to delivering the finest retirement experience to every resident, every day. If you have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, this is the employment opportunity for you!
Location: Just south of Miami, East Ridge is on 76 acres inside the city of Cutler Bay. We’re minutes from Palmetto Bay Golf Course, Matheson Hammock, Southland Mall, Zoo Miami, The Falls and so much more. A weekend getaway to the Keys is a sunny drive south on U.S. 1; Miami International Airport is about 30 minutes north.
East Ridge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, East Ridge complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired salary?
Experience:
- healthcare: 2 years (Preferred)
- Dietary: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person