Dietary Manager

Evercare; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Evercare in Granite City, IL is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee the Dietary Department and partner with the Dietitian to plan, organize, and direct nutrition services for residents.

The role requires a supervisory background in healthcare, knowledge of dietary practices, and compliance with relevant regulations. Responsibilities include staff planning, policy reviews, record maintenance, and participation in surveys and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience in healthcare or related facility.
• Knowledge of dietary practices, laws, and guidelines for nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing the Dietary Department's programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain written job descriptions and evaluations for dietary staff.
• Review policies and procedures for compliance and prepare recommendations.
• Inspect storage areas for cleanliness and supply control.
• Process diet changes from the Nursing Department and document outcomes.
• Review complaints and prepare reports to Dietitian/Administrator.
• Assist with discharge planning and participate in surveys.
• Maintain resident food preference records and review diet plans and menus.
• Ensure charted dietary progress notes reflect services and resident response.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dietary practices

Policy compliance

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification

Job description

As a Dietary Manager at Evercare of Granite City, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Dietary Department. You will partner with our Dietitian to plan, organize, and direct the overall operation of the department, ensuring that quality nutritional services are provided to our residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing the Dietary Department's programs and activities

• Develop and maintain written job descriptions and performance evaluations for dietary personnel

• Review departmental policies, procedure manuals, and job descriptions to ensure compliance and make recommendations to the Dietitian and/or Administrator

• Inspect food storage rooms, utility closets, and other areas for cleanliness and supply control

• Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department

• Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Dietitian and/or Administrator

• Assist with resident discharge planning and participate in facility surveys

• Participate in maintaining records of residents' food likes and dislikes and review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus

• Ensure that charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification required

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility

• Knowledge of dietary practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in nursing care facilities

Salary

$55,000 - $60,000 ANNUALLY