What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Manager position at Bedrock Healthcare?
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Do you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive compensation?! If YES… Watertown Health Care Center is looking for YOU!
Watertown Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!
Benefits of the Dietary Manager position:
The Dietary Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, preparation, and service of meals to residents in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulatory standards, and individual dietary needs. This role ensures a safe, sanitary, and customer-focused food service operation within a long-term care facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Do you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive compensation?! If YES… Watertown Health Care Center is looking for YOU!
Watertown Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!
Benefits of the Dietary Manager position:
- Health, Dental and Vision offerings
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Great Work Environment
- 401k matched at 10%
- Paid Holidays
- Same day pay with Tapcheck
- Job location: Watertown, WI
The Dietary Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, preparation, and service of meals to residents in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulatory standards, and individual dietary needs. This role ensures a safe, sanitary, and customer-focused food service operation within a long-term care facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Menu Planning & Nutrition:
- Plan and develop menus in consultation with a registered dietitian to meet residents' nutritional needs and preferences.
- Ensure menus comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including dietary guidelines for older adults.
- Staff Supervision & Training:
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise dietary staff including cooks, aides, and dishwashers.
- Monitor staff performance and provide feedback, coaching, and disciplinary action as needed.
- Meal Preparation & Service:
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of high-quality meals that meet individual dietary restrictions (e.g., diabetic, low sodium, texture-modified).
- Ensure timely and sanitary service of meals in dining areas and residents’ rooms.
- Sanitation & Safety:
- Maintain strict compliance with sanitation and infection control procedures in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Conduct routine inspections and ensure all kitchen equipment and food storage areas meet safety standards.
- Inventory & Budget Management:
- Order food, supplies, and equipment while staying within budget.
- Monitor inventory and reduce waste through proper storage and portion control.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure the dietary department meets all federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CMS, state health department).
- Prepare for and participate in inspections and audits.
- Resident Relations:
- Communicate with residents and families regarding dietary concerns or preferences.
- Adjust menus or service practices in response to resident feedback.
- Certification as a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or equivalent (required or must be obtained within specified time frame)
- High school diploma or GED (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in food service, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role (experience in long-term care or healthcare setting preferred)
- Knowledge of dietary needs of elderly and special diets
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- ServSafe certification or food safety knowledge
- Full-time position; may require weekends, holidays, and on-call duties
- Physical demands include standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a kitchen environment