What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dietary Manager position at Confidential?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Certified Dietary Manager to oversee our dietary services within a healthcare or assisted living setting. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of food service management, clinical nutrition, and health regulation policies. As a Certified Dietary Manager, you will lead food service operations, supervise dietary staff, and ensure compliance with all health and safety standards while delivering exceptional nutritional care to residents or patients. Your leadership will play a vital role in promoting wellness, maintaining high-quality food production, and fostering a positive team environment.
Duties
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of food service operations, including menu planning, food production, and service delivery.
- Supervise dietary team members, providing leadership, training, and performance evaluations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Ensure compliance with health regulation policies and food safety management standards across all food handling and preparation processes.
- Oversee patient or resident assessment to develop individualized care plans that incorporate nutritional needs and preferences.
- Manage budgets effectively, including cost control, inventory management, and procurement to optimize resources.
- Maintain accurate records using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for dietary documentation and care planning.
- Monitor food safety practices and ensure adherence to food service health code regulations at all times.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to evaluate diagnostic results and adjust nutrition plans accordingly.
- Lead efforts in managing tube feeding protocols, acute care nutrition needs, and specialized dietary requirements such as clinical nutrition.
- Foster a team-oriented environment by managing food service teams with a focus on professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
Skills
- Extensive experience in assisted living or healthcare food service environments with supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of dietetics, clinical nutrition, physiology, and care plan development.
- Proven ability to manage budgets effectively while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
- Excellent leadership skills with experience managing food production teams and supervising staff in fast-paced settings.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documenting nutritional assessments and care plans.
- In-depth understanding of health regulation policies related to food safety management and compliance with health codes.
- Ability to perform patient assessments accurately and develop tailored nutrition interventions.
- Knowledge of tube feeding procedures, diagnostic evaluation processes, and acute care nutritional strategies.
- Effective communication skills for team management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and educating staff on best practices.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to oversee multiple responsibilities simultaneously while ensuring quality standards are met.
Join us in delivering exceptional nutritional care by leading our dietary services with professionalism, expertise, and compassion!
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person