Dietary Supervisor

DIETARY MANAGER

Classification and Pay

Salaried Exempt

Reports to

Administrator

 Summary/Objective 
In keeping with our organization’s goals, this position is responsible for overseeing the dietary and nutritional needs of all patients of the facility.

Job Duties

• Stock ingredients and monitor, food, beverage, and equipment/supplies inventory as directed
• Adhere to budget for supplies, food, and labor as directed
• Work with the team to develop the baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission
• Document progress report(s) at required intervals as stated in MDS guidelines
• Attend skilled care plan/Medicare meetings with members, families, and care team when it involves a special diet or nutritional concern
• Place necessary food orders with the cook for patients that have special dietary needs
• Participate in menu planning
• Oversee dietary staff to ensure that cleaning, cooking, and service is consistent with facility’s policies and procedures
• Ensure that food preparation areas, kitchen, dishes, and equipment are cleaned appropriately
• Ensure that food is cooked and served to residents consistent with orders or diet instructions
• Follow OSHA and safety regulations for food service  sanitation, applicable regulations for nursing homes, and the facility’s policies and procedures
• Maintain dietary policies and procedures consistent with applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws
• Ensure all employees and facility have necessary licensure for dietary, cooking, and food services
• Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status
• Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the HR Director and/or Administrator in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
• Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed
• Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
• Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities 
• Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibility

The Dietary Manager will supervise the dietary staff. The position also requires communication with and oversight of nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and systems are implemented correctly.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Maintain an active license as a certified dietary manager or certified food service manager, or otherwise is permitted to work in this position pursuant to federal and state law
• Minimum three years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a dietary department at a hospital, a nursing facility, or other medical facility
• Knowledge of dietary practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in nursing facilities

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude

• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Display attention to detail
• Interact with residents, families, and the community in a professional manner 
• Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)
• Exceptional judgment and active foresight
• Self-motivated and self-directed

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day.   Although this is generally a Monday through Friday position, there will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary.

Other Duties

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 their job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.