Interim cdm, cfpp
Certified Dietary Managers have met eligibility requirements and passed a nationally recognized credentialing exam. Continuing education is required to maintain certification and areas of competency include Food Service Management, Sanitation and Food Safety, Business Operations, Personnel and Communications, and Nutrition. An interim CDM can step in to bridge the gap:
provide leadership & oversee food production
fill in as support chef
develop menus & recipes
manage inventory, purchasing & cost control
schedule & manage staff
train staff & facilitate in-services
ensure regulatory compliance & kitchen maintenance
perform operational reviews & kitchen audits
exceed customer expectations
bridging the gap
Director of Chef Services for PDN, Kal is an accomplished chef and culinary operations specialist. He has stepped into many kitchens for PDN to bridge the gap and leads all the 3rd party to self-op transition projects. With the CDM, CFPP credential Kal is a valuable resource for leadership and professionalism.
she does it all
A professionally trained chef and CDM, CFPP, Becky does it all. She has 18+ years of cooking and 15+ years of directing experience, including training staff in IDDSI, and assisting RDs with clinicals. In just a few hours Becky can make an impact with her abundant knowledge and energy.
leading the team
Believing in the power of education, Dawn Nickleson has led many continuing education sessions, developed 40 Culinary4U online training courses, and provides tools to maintain regulatory compliance while creating great food. As owner of PDN, and a CDM,CFPP for 10 years, Dawn leads the interim team.