Dietary Manager

About the role

Smith County Health and Rehab is seeking a passionate and experienced Dietary Manager to join their compassionate care team. The ideal candidate will lead a team committed to creating nutritious meals, maintaining high dietary standards, and delivering exceptional service with care and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Dietitian, assist in initial data collection and/or screening process for participant nutrition assessments.
• Aid in the implementation of individualized plans of care for participants as assigned by the RDN.
• Complete, document, and report to the Dietitian and/or Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) results of observations of participants’ specific assigned monitoring activities such as: meal intake, weight, food records, etc.
• Process new participant diet orders and all ongoing diet order changes by updating all required center databases and communicating this with all relevant staff to ensure accurate and timely dietary compliance is maintained for each participant.
• Meet with participants and families to address food and nutritional concerns, provide education as needed.
• Proactively and immediately communicate to the Dietitian any shared concerns and/or issues from participants and center staff.
• Review center meal service, textured modified diets, thickened liquids, supplements, meal intake documentation, food allergies, and hydration with new employees and on as needed basis.
• Review new participant dietary needs with dayroom staff monthly and as needed.
• Attend and participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as needed.
• Maintain communication with participants and caregivers in respect to the established nutrition intervention plan of care goals and verify implementation.
• Monitor and report participants’ status changes as observed that may influence the plan of care (i.e., participant’s weight, intake sheets, etc.).
• Assist in developing dietary policies and procedures, monitor quality of food, ensure food is served at appropriate temperatures, and administer participant satisfaction surveys.
• Provide assistance with preparation of meals as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Dietary Manager Program
• Successful completion of the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Exam
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a healthcare food service setting
• Two (2) years experience working with frail or elderly populations preferred
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lead and manage dietary staff effectively
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Compassionate and resident-focused approach to care