Dietary Services Healthcare Manager (CDM) at Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services

Austell, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Operational Standards, Training, Quality Assurance, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Supply Chain Planning, Product Development, Leadership, Communication, Research, Sanitation Standards, Healthcare Services, Customer Satisfaction, Financial Accountability, Coaching

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Company Description Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience. Job Description Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" Forefront Healthcare is looking for an enthusiastic Manager to join our team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Dietary Services Healthcare Manager (CDM CFPP) at a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Austell, GA. Check out our website:www.oneforefront.com Summary/Objective Our Dietary Services Healthcare Manager (CDM) will manage the daily service in the personal care dining room, supervise our servers and support the department with monitoring the resident's nutrition and dietary needs by completing Section K of the MDS. The Dietary Services Healthcare Manager (CDM) provides overall planning for, direction to, and control of menus and recipe compliance to achieve operating goals, and enhanced food quality and presentation. Responsibilities will include daily meal service, exceeding sanitation standards, operational outcomes, and building relationships with current and future healthcare personnel. Will actively participate in the interdisciplinary team, QAPI, PAR Committee, and Resident Council meetings. He/she will assist in the processing of research data, quality assurance, development of the plan of correction, (including sourcing materials), and development and execution of all culinary training programs and materials. The Dietary Services Healthcare Manager (CDM) will act as the expert for all healthcare services and make recommendations for our healthcare operational strategy. Additionally, he/she will monitor, research, and report on all activities, and be responsible for providing leadership in strategic planning, development, and execution of food service operations, culinary support, and consumer food insights to assigned brands and/or corporate clients and incorporating experience from previous assignments to lead and inspire all aspects of culinary talent. Through regular contact, active listening, and timely addressing of any issues, concerns or problems, he/she will establish and maintain effective communication with the Registered Dietitians, the leadership of the dining services, and the healthcare department. This person will be charged with developing excellent working relationships within the department, and providing effective training, leadership, and management with all facility staff as he/she understands that the achievement of goals and high standards must be a joint effort in our complex and demanding business environment. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Directs healthcare culinary development and training Development and implementation of menus and operational standards Train, monitor, evaluate, and act on unit performance in all healthcare areas Serves as a liaison to Healthcare, Operations, and interdisciplinary teams Responsible for research and intervention in support of supply chain planning and pricing to improve performance and satisfaction Leads the design process of all internal operational, delivery, and service development Guides product and service offering through the product life cycle Innovation of new product and program development Manage the portfolio of products within the healthcare signature programs Manage developmental projects independently, as required Qualifications Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Directs healthcare culinary development and training Development and implementation of menus and operational standards Train, monitor, evaluate, and act on unit performance in all healthcare areas Serves as a liaison to Healthcare, Operations, and interdisciplinary teams Responsible for research and intervention in support of supply chain planning and pricing to improve performance and satisfaction Leads the design process of all internal operational, delivery, and service development Guides product and service offering through the product life cycle Innovation of new product and program development Manage the portfolio of products within the healthcare signature programs Manage developmental projects independently, as required Supervisory Responsibility Previous experience with a high quality and service organization in a culinary leadership role with financial accountability and direct reports is required. Must have the ability to coach others without formal authority. Proven ability to coach and teach within the kitchen Required Education and Experience Ability to read, write and speak English. Must have a minimum two-year culinary certificate from an accredited school or have related experience. Minimum 2-4 years of kitchen experience, 2 years within a Healthcare manager role. Experience within a high-volume environment Prior experience developing and leading sustainable and healthy dining programs. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Microsoft office applications- Word, Power Point, Excel Professional email use and business writing Restaurant chef level culinary skills Additional Information Salary: 70,000-$75,000 Year

Responsibilities

The Dietary Services Healthcare Manager (CDM) will manage daily service in the personal care dining room and supervise servers while monitoring residents' nutrition and dietary needs. They will also provide overall planning and direction for menus and recipe compliance to enhance food quality and presentation.