Dietary Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Dietary Manager to lead our food service operations within a healthcare or assisted living environment. In this vital role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of nutritious meals tailored to residents’ individual health needs. Your leadership will ensure compliance with health regulations, maintain high standards of food safety, and foster a positive team environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ quality of life through exceptional dietary services.

Duties

• Develop and implement comprehensive meal plans aligned with care plans, nutritional guidelines, and residents’ specific health conditions.
• Supervise and manage food service teams, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee food production processes, ensuring meals are prepared safely, accurately, and in accordance with health code regulations and food safety standards.
• Conduct patient assessments to determine dietary needs, including specialized diets such as tube feeding or diagnostic evaluation requirements.
• Manage the dietary department’s budget, including purchasing supplies, controlling costs, and maintaining inventory levels for optimal resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all health regulation policies and maintain accurate documentation using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for meal planning and resident care documentation.
• Lead food safety management initiatives, monitor quality control procedures, and ensure adherence to food service health code standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans that incorporate nutritional strategies and health coaching techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of dietary services through resident feedback, clinical nutrition assessments, and ongoing quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assisted living or long-term care settings with a strong background in dietary management.
• Knowledge of physiology, clinical nutrition, dietetics principles, and food service health code compliance.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience managing food service teams within a dietary department environment.
• Familiarity with managing budgets, food production processes, and food safety management systems.
• Ability to perform patient assessments related to nutrition needs and manage specialized diets such as tube feeding or acute care requirements.
• Strong understanding of health regulation policies and proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
• Excellent leadership skills with a focus on team management, staff development, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Experience with food service management software and inventory control tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations related to food safety and nutrition standards is essential.

Join us in delivering compassionate nutritional care that enhances residents’ well-being! This paid position offers an engaging environment where your expertise will directly improve lives while advancing your career in dietary management within a supportive team setting.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15