Certified Dietary Manager

At Arbor Court, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Arbor Court partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Arbor Court.

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Certified Dietary Manager:

Competitive Pay Based on Experience
Immediately accrue paid time off (PTO) as you work. (full-time only)
6 Observed Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees

Essential Functions of Certified Dietary Manager:

Determine quality and quantity of food required plans and prepares master menus. Supervises the planning of menus for therapeutic diets, and controls food costs
Supervises food production and service programs, as well as departmental staff involved
Ensure food preparation for optimal nutrition and economic handling of food, as well as efficient usage of time. Maintain and issue a file of standardized recipes adjusted to the proper yield
Plan menus, purchase food and assign duties for special functions. Adapt master menu cycle to individual and Center preference with Consultant Dietician
Check food for flavor, temperature, and appearance on a regular basis
With Contract Dietician, monitor nutritional status of residents using regular assessments, progress notes and dietary care planning
Prepare departmental budget on an annual basis
Maintains inventory of kitchen tools and food supplies
Make frequent inspection of all work, storage
Assures all regulatory requirements are met for the preparation, storage and nutritional aspects of residential food program

Qualifications of Certified Dietary Manager:

High school diploma or general equivalency is required
Within two (2) years of job start, must attain certification as Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) via Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals / Certifying Board for Dietary Managers.
Current and active certification as CDM is a plus.
2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in a commercial kitchen is desired
Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to read, write and speak the English Language
Organization and management skills

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees' legally-protected characteristics ("protected class") including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.

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