Dietary Director: Lead Nutrition & Resident Well-Being

THEMEADOWS in; Fargo (ND); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PACS seeks a Dietetic Director to oversee the dietary department in a long-term care facility in Fargo, ND. You will lead meal planning, food preparation, and service to meet safety, nutrition, and physician orders while managing staff and budgets.

Responsibilities include QA/IDT participation, staff training, regulatory compliance, and coordination with nursing and activities teams. PCC software knowledge is preferred for this role.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an approved dietary manager’s course meeting state and federal regulations
• Minimum one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department preferred
• Knowledge of PCC (PointClickCare) software preferred
• Must maintain required continuing education and licensing

Aufgaben

• Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needs
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with approved menus and physician orders
• Manage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriately
• Plan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility events
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions and terminations as needed
• Ensure proper food storage and handling practices in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Process new diet orders and updates; maintain accurate diet cards and resident records
• Assess resident food preferences, allergies, and nutritional risks; complete monthly nutritional notes
• Prepare staff schedules and adjust for coverage needs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and storage environment
• Conduct regular inspections of the dietary department for safety and cleanliness
• Coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments
• Participate in QA and IDT meetings
• Present in-service education programs for dietary staff
• Investigate workplace injuries and implement corrective actions or retraining
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain department security and confidentiality of resident information
• Visit residents to conduct nutritional assessments, explain diets, and promote quality food service
• Notify the Dietitian of any menu changes and document accordingly

Kenntnisse

Staff management

Budget control

Menu planning

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

PCC software

Ausbildung

Dietary manager course

Tools

PCC software

Jobbeschreibung

PACS seeks a Dietetic Director to oversee the dietary department in a long-term care facility in Fargo, ND. You will lead meal planning, food preparation, and service to meet safety, nutrition, and physician orders while managing staff and budgets.

Responsibilities include QA/IDT participation, staff training, regulatory compliance, and coordination with nursing and activities teams. PCC software knowledge is preferred for this role.