Assistant Dietary Manager

Pruitthealth Corporation; Greenville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruitthealth Corporation is seeking an Assistant Dietary Manager to assist in planning, organizing, and directing the operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

This role involves evaluating patient diet needs, managing menus and dietary therapies, and ensuring sanitary food service operations within a nursing center. Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited course in Dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient/family at admission and periodically to obtain diet history and preferences.
• Assesses and documents nutritional needs per care plan.
• Reviews regular/therapeutic diets to ensure correct service.
• Counsels patients on dietary preferences, appetite, and meals.
• Assesses cultural food considerations affecting intake.
• Maintains temperature records for food storage areas.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Dietetic training

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Dietary Manager (2610181)

Assistant Dietary Manager - 2610181

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Assists Dietary Manager with planning, organizing, developing and directing the operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing our nursing center, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager, so that nutritional food services are provided on a daily basis and that the Dietary Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interviews, at admission and as needed periodically, patient/family to obtain diet history, assessment, like and dislikes etc.

Assesses and documents the nutritional needs of each patient in accordance with the patient comprehensive assessment and care plan.

Reviews regular and therapeutic diets and menus to provide they are severed accordingly.

Counsels patients regarding dietary likes and dislikes, appetite, food habits and menus.

Assesses and documents patient’s cultural backgrounds that may affect food consumption

Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures.

Checks stocks as needed.

Puts up stock in appropriate manner.

Orders food and supplies according to established method.

Stores cleaning materials appropriately

Makes menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines.

Properly stores leftovers/ opened food.

Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines

Makes coffee/ teas as requested.

Follows procedures for serving partner meals.

Operates dish machine and garbage disposal, blender, mixer, steamer, meat slicer, coffee and tea maker.

Uses appropriate serving equipment (ladle, spoons, scoops, etc.)

Checks and records water temperature (dishwasher, pot and pan sink etc.)

Checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips.

Checks chemical levels and replaces if needed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

A high school diploma or its equivalent. A graduate of an accredited course in Dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care center, or other related medical center. Have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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