Assistant Dietary Manager

Position: Assistant Dietary Manager, full-timeSchedule: Includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Please only apply if you are able to work these hours:* 11:30am to 8:00pmPay: $20 - 25 per hour, depending on experienceLocation: Charlotte, NC 28210At The Cypress of Charlotte, we offer more than just a workplace - we offer a vibrant, resort-style environment where meaningful work meets a strong sense of community. As Charlotte's premier Life Plan Community, nestled on 65 scenic acres in SouthPark, The Cypress blends luxury living with compassionate care. Our team is made up of talented, diverse professionals who are deeply committed to making a positive impact every day. If you're looking for a warm, supportive setting where your contributions are valued and your work truly matters, The Cypress of Charlotte is a place where you can thrive!What We Offer:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insuranceAD&D insuranceLong-term disability insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous PTO and paid holidaysEmployee assistance programOn the Bus Line with discounted bus ticketsEmployee discount programEmployee appreciation bonusesFree employee meals and parkingOptional Daily Pay - Work today, get paid todayAn exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!Position Summary:The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting for a hospitality focused Assistant Dietary Manager to join our team! This position is responsible for supervising Dietary Aides and Cooks, preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus.Primary Responsibilities:Works under the direction and supervision of Dietary Manager and Dietician.Assists in the planning, scheduling and supervising of Health Center dietary employees.Assists Dietary Manager and Dietitian in developing all menus for Health Center residents, assessing preferences and nutritional needs.Assists in assuring employee education and training is provided to the dietary team in accordance with the staff education plan, and provides on the job training for the Health Center dietary team.Assists in developing work assignments for all dietary employees, assigning specific jobs and spot checking work to ensure standards are met.Opening and closing operational responsibilities.Assures that each resident's nutritional adequacy is met by utilizing the assurance of Nutritional Adequacy Policy.Maintains pertinent and appropriate records, reports, schedules and studies as required by local, state and federal regulations and otherwise requested.Initiates and supervises the completion of staff in-services and trainings as assigned.Works with Dietitian to assist in all meal changes or any doctor's requests.Interviews new admissions and documents food preferences on the approved form.Contacts the Dietary Manager or Dietitian between scheduled visits if unplanned or special therapeutic diets are ordered.Assures that meal tallies are accurate on a daily basis.Qualifications:High School diploma/GED required.A minimum of 2 years' supervisory experience in food service operations of a health care setting.Prefer experience as a Sous Chef.Experience with performing clinical assessments on residents, meeting with Care Plan Team, and performing input on MDS.Hold a Certification in Dietary Management (C.D.M.) in healthcare.ServSafe Certified preferred.Prefer experience in a long-term health care environment.Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, and subordinates.Ability to interpret and explain menus, refer or answer questions, coordinate meal service process and understand requests.Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!Drug-free workplace.EEO & E-verify employer.#sponsor