Dietary Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Dietary Department
• Create and maintain written job descriptions and performance evaluations for dietary personnel
• Inspect food storage rooms, utility closets, and other areas for upkeep and supply control
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Department
• Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports
• Assist during resident discharge planning
• Participate in facility surveys and maintain records of resident food likes and dislikes
• Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus for compliance with physician’s orders
• Absorb charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive
• Maintain stock levels of staple and non-staple food, supplies, and equipment
• Assist the Infection Control Committee in developing aseptic and isolation techniques
• Ensure dietary service work areas, food storage, and food preparation areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• A Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification is required
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related medical facility
• Knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in nursing care facilities

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• On-Demand Pay Option
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program