Certified Dietary Manager - Parklands Care Center

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Certified Dietary Manager

We are currently seeking a skilled, compassionate, dedicated, and driven experienced Certified Dietary Manager to join our ever-growing team!

ABOUT PARKLANDS CARE CENTER- Located in Gainesville, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

Our team consists of experienced, energetic, dedicated and compassionate individuals & leaders.

Our mission

is to provide a patient-centered care environment, that promotes a positive team environment, with honesty, dignity, and respect. And to maintain our reputation for being the preferred source for long term care/skilled nursing and rehabilitation within the communities we serve.

Benefits for Full-Time Associates

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) PTO and Holiday Pay

Position Summary:

This position must provide management for the Dietary Department, ensuring quality food. The Dietary Manager will direct and assist the preparation and serving of regular meals and therapeutic diets, order food and supplies and maintain area and equipment in sanitary condition and assure the smooth operation with other nursing home departments.

Essential Functions:

• Must have basic knowledge of dietetic principles, food sanitation and food service production.
• Is responsible for food purchase, production and timely service of meals.
• Purchases food products and supplies from approved vendors.
• Maintains cost records and works to meet budget guidelines.
• Checks in and inventories incoming food and supplies.
• Assures proper storage is available and that the handling of food and supplies complies with current guidelines.
• Assures food and supplies are available for use by dietary department.
• Audits resident trays for accuracy.
• Maintains standardized recipes in which the recipes are adjusted to the size of the facility.
• Visits residents on admission to record food preferences and promote a quality food service.
• Inspects dietary department regularly to ensure that it is safe and sanitary.
• Inspects storage areas on an ongoing basis for proper temperatures, cleanliness and order. Assists in cleaning procedures as needed.
• Visits residents at least once per quarter to update and keep food preferences current.
• Receives frequently scheduled consultations from a qualified dietitian or other clinically qualified nutrition professional.

Qualifications:

• Certified & Tested as a Certified Dietary Manager Required (or in process of obtaining certification)
• Long-Term Care Experience Strongly Preferred
• Management Experience Preferred