Dietary Manager

Georgia Skilled Nursing Facility; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

PTO

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

Georgia Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a licensed, experienced Dietary Manager to lead our dietary department on a full-time basis. You will oversee nutritional care planning, meal production, regulatory compliance, and staff management to ensure residents receive high-quality nutritional services.

Responsibilities include developing care plans with the interdisciplinary team, managing MDS documentation per CMS, controlling costs, and maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Dietary Manager in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and Georgia state survey process for dietary services.
• Experience with MDS documentation and care plan development preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with dietary software and electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 lbs as required by the role.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and MDS documentation in CMS compliance.
• Manage therapeutic diet orders, texture modifications, and oral supplement programs.
• Participate in Care Plan meetings and communicate dietary needs to nursing, therapy, and social services staff.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff management

CMS regulations knowledge

Formation

CDM/CFPP (ANFP)

RD/RDN licensed in GA

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Description du poste

Position Summary

We are seeking a licensed, experienced Dietary Manager to join our skilled nursing facility team on a full-time basis. The Dietary Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dietary department, including nutritional care planning, meal production, regulatory compliance, and staff management. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the health, dignity, and satisfaction of our residents through high-quality nutritional services.

Licensure & Credentials (Required)

• Active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) credential issued by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP), OR
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) licensed in the State of Georgia
• Must meet Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) requirements for dietary services in long-term care facilities
• Current ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Key Responsibilities

Nutritional Care

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Conduct nutritional assessments and MDS (Minimum Data Set) documentation in compliance with CMS requirements
• Manage therapeutic diet orders, texture modifications, and oral supplement programs
• Participate in Care Plan meetings and communicate dietary needs to nursing, therapy, and social services staff

Operations & Food Service

• Oversee daily food production, meal service, and tray delivery to ensure accuracy and resident satisfaction
• Manage department scheduling, staffing levels, and performance of dietary aides and cooks
• Maintain food cost controls, inventory management, and ordering within established budget parameters
• Ensure compliance with standardized recipes, portion control, and proper food temperatures

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with CMS F-Tag requirements (including F800-F812 and related infection control standards)
• Maintain department readiness for state surveys and unannounced inspections by the Georgia DCH
• Address and document any deficiencies identified during internal audits or state surveys in a timely manner
• Maintain HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) protocols and food safety standards at all times

Leadership & Administration

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary department staff
• Conduct departmental in-services and ongoing staff education on food safety, diet modifications, and resident dignity
• Maintain accurate records including diet sheets, temperature logs, and resident preference documentation
• Collaborate with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on departmental goals and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dietary Manager in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting (required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of CMS regulations and Georgia state survey process for dietary services
• Experience with MDS documentation and care plan development preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with dietary software and electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 lbs as required by the role

Employment Details

• Status: Full-Time
• Location: Georgia Skilled Nursing Facility
• Schedule: Monday-Friday (flexibility for weekend coverage as needed)
• Reports To: Administrator / Director of Nursing
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with licensure and experience
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, PTO, and continuing education support