Dietary Manager

Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center in; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare center is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee the preparation and service of food for residents, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing dietary staff. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in dietary management, ensuring quality food service and staff training.

Qualifications

• Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department.
• Ability to read technical procedures and respond to management questions.
• Must maintain ongoing education and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Directing the preparation and service of food meeting residents' needs.
• Supervising dietary staff, including hiring and training.
• Conducting nutritional assessments for residents at nutritional risk.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of PCC

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of approved dietary manager's course

Job description

Dietary Manager (Project Management)

Responsible for directing and participating in the preparation and service of food that is safe, appetizing, and meets residents' needs according to physicians' orders and approved menus. Maintains budget guidelines and plans for special meals and functions. Supervises all dietary staff, including hiring, training, disciplining, and terminating when necessary. Ensures proper storage and handling of food and supplies in compliance with regulations. Processes diet orders and updates diet cards accordingly.

Assesses residents' food preferences and allergies, prepares staff schedules, and manages dietary department safety and sanitation. Coordinates with nursing and activities staff, maintains documentation, and participates in QA and IDT meetings. Checks trays for accuracy and inspects the dietary department regularly. Provides in-service education and addresses on-the-job injuries.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintains security, and conducts nutritional assessments for residents at nutritional risk. Supervises dietary staff management and ensures quality food service.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved dietary manager’s course meeting regulatory standards.
• Preferably one year of experience in a long-term care dietary department.

Skills:

• Ability to read technical procedures, policies, recipes, and respond effectively to management questions.
• Mathematical skills including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Problem-solving and interpretative skills for instructions and regulations.
• Knowledge of PCC preferred; must maintain ongoing education and licensing.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, talking, tasting, and smelling.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, and crouching.

Work Environment:

• Low to moderate noise levels.
• Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.

Note: Duties may be reassigned as needed; this description is not exhaustive.