Dietary Manager

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

Job summary

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

You will supervise dietary personnel, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain accurate records while supporting resident health and meal plans in a nursing facility.

Qualifications

• Supervisory role in a medical facility.
• Solid knowledge of dietary practices and relevant laws and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and directing the Dietary Department's programs and activities.
• Develop and maintain written job descriptions and performance evaluations for dietary personnel
• Review policies, procedures, and job descriptions for compliance and improvements
• Inspect storage and facilities for cleanliness and supply control
• Process diet changes and new diets from Nursing
• Review complaints and prepare written reports to Dietitian/Administrator
• Assist with resident discharge planning and surveys
• Maintain records of residents' food likes/dislikes and review diet plans
• Ensure charted dietary progress notes describe services and resident response

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dietary practices knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification

Job description

Evercare of Granite City

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