Asst Dietary Manager HCC - G2

Pruit Health; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at an esteemed healthcare provider, where you will play a vital role in managing the Dietary Department. This position involves assisting with the planning and execution of nutritional services while ensuring compliance with health regulations. You will conduct assessments, supervise staff, and create a welcoming environment for patients. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives through nutrition and care, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter, and be part of a family-oriented culture committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; accredited dietetic training preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing dietary operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and document patient dietary needs.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Dietary Management

Nutritional Assessment

Menu Planning

Supervisory Skills

Food Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Dietetic Training

Tools

Dishwasher

Food Management Software

Job 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:

1. Interviews, at admission and as needed periodically, patient/family to obtain diet history, assessment, likes and dislikes, etc.
2. Completes appropriate clinical record documentation (progress notes, etc.).
3. Assesses and documents the nutritional needs of each patient in accordance with the patient comprehensive assessment and care plan.
4. Reviews regular and therapeutic diets and menus to ensure they are served accordingly.
5. Counsels patients regarding dietary likes and dislikes, appetite, food habits and menus.
6. Assesses and documents patient’s cultural backgrounds that may affect food consumption.
7. Records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures.
8. Checks stocks as needed.
9. Puts up stock in an appropriate manner.
10. Orders food and supplies according to established method.
11. Stores cleaning materials appropriately.
12. Supervises tray line service.
13. Processes diet orders accurately.
14. Makes menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines.
15. Properly stores leftovers/opened food.
16. Serves nourishments in accordance with procedural guidelines.
17. Makes coffee/teas as requested.
18. Follows procedures for serving partner meals.
19. Supervises proper procedures for cleaning kitchen equipment such as carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, oven, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine, coffee/tea maker, steam table, etc.
20. Operates dish machine and garbage disposal, blender, mixer, steamer, meat slicer, coffee and tea maker.
21. Uses standardized recipes.
22. Uses appropriate serving equipment (ladle, spoons, scoops, etc.).
23. Checks and records water temperature (dishwasher, pot and pan sink, etc.).
24. Checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips.
25. Checks chemical levels and replaces if needed.

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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