Deer Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation is currently searching for a Dietary Manager to join our team!

The Dietary Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the dietary department in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring that meals are prepared in a safe, healthy, and appetizing manner. The Dietary Manager supervises and manages the dietary staff, ensuring that they follow dietary guidelines and meet nutritional requirements of residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement menus that meet the nutritional needs of residents in consultation with the facility's registered dietitian
• Manage food inventory and ordering, ensuring that supplies are adequate and within budgetary constraints
• Oversee food preparation, ensuring that meals are prepared according to dietary guidelines and facility policies
• Supervise and manage dietary staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
• Ensure that food storage, preparation, and service areas meet sanitation and safety standards
• Work with the facility's registered dietitian to ensure that special dietary needs and preferences of residents are met
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure that dietary needs are met for special events, holidays, and other occasions
• Maintain accurate records and reports regarding food production, inventory, and staff performance
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures related to the dietary department
• Participate in the facility's Quality Assurance program and attend meetings as required
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to dietary services

Qualifications:

• CDM preferred
• 2 years of experience in dietary management (preferred)
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements and dietary guidelines for older adults
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment
• Experience in managing and supervising staff
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Wimberley, TX 78676: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person