Certified Dietary Manager

ALTAHEIGHTS; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to oversee food preparation and service, ensuring quality and safety for residents. This role involves managing dietary staff, coordinating with nursing services, and maintaining compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to providing excellent dietary services. Join a team that values quality food service and promotes a safe and sanitary environment for all residents. If you are passionate about nutrition and management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved dietary manager's course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise food preparation and dietary functions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Manage dietary staff and maintain kitchen sanitation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read technical procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an approved dietary manager's course

Job description

(on-site)

Job Type

Full-Time

Min Education

Required Travel

0-10%

Salary - Type

Hourly Wage

Job Function

Executive & Management

Description

Direct and participate in food preparation and service of food that is safe and appetizing and is of the quality and quantity to meet each resident's needs in accordance with physicians order in compliance with approved menus. Maintains cost and works to meet budget guidelines. Plans and assists in preparation and service of holiday and special meals and functions. Directs and supervises all dietary functions and personnel. Hires, orients, trains, disciplines, and when appropriate, terminates dietary employees. Ensures proper storage and handling of food and supplies, complying with current state and federal guidelines. Processes new diet orders and updates diet cards accordingly. Maintains sufficient staff to provide dietary services. Assesses resident food preferences and allergies. Prepares staff schedules and manages schedule changes. Maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen and storage areas. Coordinates food and supply orders, and communicates menu changes to the Dietitian. Participates in QA and IDT meetings. Checks trays for accuracy before delivery. Inspects the Dietary Department regularly for safety and sanitation. Provides in-service education for staff. Investigates and addresses on-the-job injuries, retraining staff as needed. Ensures compliance with all regulations. Coordinates dietary and nursing services. Completes monthly nutritional notes for residents at risk, conducts nutritional assessments, and promotes quality food service. Supervises dietary staff management and operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved dietary manager's course meeting state and federal regulations.
• Preferably one year experience in a long-term care dietary department.

Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures, policies, recipes, and manuals.
• Effective communication skills.
• Mathematical skills including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Problem-solving and interpretative skills for instructions and regulations.

Licenses and Certifications

• Knowledge of PCC preferred.
• Maintain all required continuing education/licenses.
• Good standing with the Department of Public Health License and Certification Division.

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; vision requirements include near, far, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work Environment

Low to moderate noise level; accommodations available for disabilities.

Additional Information

Management may reassign duties; responsibilities may change; job description is a general overview and not exhaustive.