What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Manager position at NHC HV PUL Inc.?
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 pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and management of all dietary services, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, safe, and appealing meals that meet the unique needs of our residents or patients. Your leadership will foster a team-oriented atmosphere, uphold health regulation policies, and maintain high standards of food safety and quality. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ well-being through expert nutrition management and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive care plans that incorporate nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and individual preferences for residents or patients.
- Manage food service teams by supervising staff, coordinating schedules, and providing ongoing training in food safety, nutrition standards, and customer service.
- Oversee food production processes to ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and in accordance with health codes and regulatory policies.
- Conduct patient assessments to determine nutritional requirements, including specialized needs such as tube feeding or diagnostic evaluations.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) related to dietary services using EMR/EHR systems for documentation of care plans and progress notes.
- Monitor budget management activities including purchasing, inventory control, and cost analysis to optimize resource utilization.
- Ensure compliance with all health regulation policies, food safety management practices, and food service health code standards across the department.
- Lead efforts in food safety management by implementing proper handling procedures, sanitation protocols, and staff training programs.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to integrate nutrition into overall care plans and support health coaching initiatives aimed at improving residents’ quality of life.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in dietary management within assisted living or healthcare settings; prior experience in acute care environments is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, clinical nutrition, dietetics principles, and food service health regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing food service teams and supervising staff effectively.
- Familiarity with managing budgets, food production processes, and implementing food safety management systems.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems such as EMR/EHR for documentation purposes.
- Excellent patient assessment skills with the ability to develop personalized care plans that address specific nutritional needs including tube feeding and other specialized diets.
- Knowledge of health regulation policies related to food service operations and compliance standards.
- Ability to coordinate multiple responsibilities efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams for optimal resident care.
Join us in shaping a healthier future by providing exceptional dietary services that enhance residents’ lives!
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $82,000 - $111,000