Dietary Manager

ClearSky Health; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous benefits

Tuition reimbursement & student loan

Career advancement programs

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ClearSky Health is opening a new rehabilitation hospital in Eau Claire, WI and seeks a dedicated Dietary Manager to lead the dietary services team. You will collaborate with the Dietitian to monitor patient nutrition status, manage menus, production, service, and regulatory compliance.

Two years of hospital dietary experience are required, supervisory experience preferred. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities at this exciting new facility.

Qualifications

• Two years’ direct dietary experience in a hospital or related facility.
• Current state certification in Dietary Management is required in KS, TX; preferred elsewhere.
• Ability to supervise and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient nutrition status in collaboration with the Dietitian.
• Develop and oversee food service production and service procedures.
• Ensure menus meet policies, service standards, and state/federal guidelines.
• Direct Dietary Services Department and manage inventory.
• Maintain safety, infection prevention, and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Nutrition status assessment

Policy compliance

Team collaboration

Inventory control

Food service procedures

Time management

Communication skills

Infection prevention

Education

Dietary Management certification

Two years hospital dietary experience

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. We're excited to announce the grand opening of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Eau Claire—coming December 2026! Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Join us at our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility, where you'll play a key role in supporting hospital operations and ensuring a seamless experience for patients and staff. We're seeking a Dietary Manager who is passionate about efficiency, communication, and organization. In this vital role, you'll be in close collaboration with the Dietitian for patent’s nutrition status, manage schedules, ensure quality and infection prevention, and much more.

Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Generous benefits
• Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment
• Career advancement programs
• An inclusive, supportive culture
• Exciting opportunities for growth

Minimum Education & Experience:

Two years’ direct dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or related medical facility required. Supervisory experience preferred.

Essential Functions:

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and patient’s family – and in close collaboration with Dietitian - assists in patient’s nutrition status on an ongoing basis.
• Participates in establishing food service production and service procedures to ensure that meals are prepared on time and served efficiently within established State Regulations.
• Ensures that menus are developed, served, and filled in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Directs the functions of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Develops and utilizes comprehensive inventory control procedures.
• Purchases food, supplies and equipment, etc., as required to meet the needs of the department.
• Ensures that a stock level of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc. is maintained at adequate levels at all times.
• Performs quality and infection prevention monitoring related to patient nutrition care in accordance with Food Code Book and established critical control points.
• Routinely inspects the dietary area and practices for compliance with current applicable regulations and standards.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Completes required trainings, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation: Current state certification in Dietary Management is required in KS, TX. Preferred in all other states.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies procedures and guidelines in assessing nutrition status based on patient ages.
• Demonstrates proficiency with general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, infection prevention, and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead pages.

Authentic. Inspiring. Transformative.

ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. We value our employees’ skills, talents, and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are: Valued Treated with dignity Respected Provided educational and training opportunities Recognized Rewarded

ClearSky Health has plans to open a medical rehabilitation hospital at the location listed below.

Eau Claire, WI