Dietary Manager

Outfield Healthcare Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare company is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to oversee the dietary department's operations. This role is crucial in ensuring the delivery of quality food services and nutritional care to patients. You will manage food preparation, maintain high standards of food safety, and lead dietary staff in following standardized recipes. With a focus on quality and safety, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care. If you have a passion for nutrition and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certification in food safety as per state regulations is required.
• Graduate of an approved dietary manager training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietary department functions to ensure quality food service.
• Assist with food ordering, storage, and preparation.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Supervisory Skills

Food Preparation Techniques

Education

Dietary Manager Training Program

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Objective

Manage the overall functions of the dietary department to ensure the provision of quality food service and nutritional care.

Food Preparation/Production Responsibilities

1. Assists with food ordering, storage, and preparation as designated by the food service director.
2. Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the food service director.
3. Ensures that safe food handling techniques are used.
4. Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required.
5. Assures that dietary staff follows standardized recipes.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. Attends and participates in staff meetings; attends departmental head meetings at the discretion of the food service director, and other center meetings, and sits on required committees.
2. Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies.
3. Works dietary staff job routines when assigned or as needed.
4. Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Qualifications

Certification in food safety as required by state regulations. Graduate of dietary manager training program approved by the Dietary Manager’s Association and/or State Health Department preferred. Two to three years of supervisory experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department desirable.