Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM )

The Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM ) is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided.

Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM ) Major Duties and Critical Tasks:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the Dietary services department and its programs and activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Review department policies, procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates in making recommended changes.
• Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary.
• Assists in the development of the department budget and maintains costs within budget parameters.
• Review and evaluate the department’s workforce and makes recommendations to the Administrator.
• Assumes responsibility for recruiting, selecting, and training competent department personnel.
• Evaluates employee performance and makes recommendations to the Administrator concerning wage and salary adjustments, hiring, termination, and transfers.
• Schedules department working hours, personnel work assignments, etc., to maintain quality patient care.
• Develops and participates in programs designed for on-the-job training and orientation classes for newly assigned department personnel.
• Schedules and/or conducts a monthly in-service for department personnel. Holds routine departmental meetings. Provides education to other departments in the facility regarding dietary services.
• Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, and in-services to keep abreast of current changes in the healthcare field and to maintain a professional status.

Certified Dietary Manager ( CDM ) Education and Experience:

• Successful Completion of Certified Dietary Manager Credentialing Exam
• 2 + Years Experience in Food Service Management Preferred
• Skilled Nursing/ Long Term Care Experience Preferred