Certified Dietary

Company: Edgewood Summit
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Edgewood Summit Position Description Position Title: Certified Dietary Manager Department: Dining Services FLSA: Exempt Supervisor: Dining Services Director Supervises: Dining Services – Hodges Center Revised: POSITION SUMMARY Directs and coordinates food service activities of the Arthur B. Hodges Center by performing and overseeing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Plans and coordinates standards and procedures of food storage, preparation, and service, equipment and department sanitation; and employee safety. Ensures that menus and department policies conform to the nutritional standards, government regulations, and internal procedures. Reviews resident diet information and discusses requests, changes, and inconsistencies with residents and staff. Participates in the care planning process for each Resident. Inspect food and food preparation and storage areas. Ensures proper temperatures, storage methods and procedures are utilized. Tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards. Ensure food is served in an attractive manner. Orders food and food supplies and ensure proper quantities are maintained for use and for emergency use. Comply with therapeutic diet orders as prescribed by the physicians of Residents. Computes operating costs, maintains records, and prepares reports for the use of management or administrative personnel. Hire, train and counsel Dietary personnel at the Hodges Center and ensure adequate personnel are on duty and carrying out the proper dietary service functions. Promote the culture of Hospitality and high-quality customer service for the Residents and staff. Promote a positive dining experience for all Residents. Collaborate and work with the consulting Dietitian in all responsibilities. ,Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises Dietary Team Members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Educational Requirements and Experience : Certified Dietary Manager, as certified by the Dietary Manager’s Association A dietetic technician as registered by the American Dietetic Association or Graduate of an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree Program in foods and nutrition or food service management. Minimum of one year experience, preferably in a hospital or nursing home. Minimum of one year experience in a supervisory capacity in food service. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Language Ability: Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, speaking the primary language of the residents. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Cognitive Demands: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet. Competencies: Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population. Manages people effectively by taking responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Improves processes, products and services. Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Interact with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner. Responds promptly to resident needs. Supports organization's goals and values. Actively incorporates Pinnacle Standards into everyday performance. Balances team and individual responsibilities. ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY Works primarily indoors in a climate-controlled setting. Team Members may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases. Possible exposure to unpleasant odors. Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual. Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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