Dietary Manager

clearskyhealth; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health in Lake City, FL is seeking a Dietary Services Manager to oversee hospital diet operations and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and family to optimize patient nutrition status and meal quality.

The role requires two years of hospital dietary experience and a current Dietary Management certification; supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years' direct dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical facility required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Current state Certification in Dietary Management required in KS, TX; preferred in all other states.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and patient family to monitor nutrition status.
• Establishes production and service procedures to serve meals on time within regulations.
• Ensures menus are developed and served per policies and procedures.
• Directs Dietary Services Department per policies and standards; ensures compliance with regulations.
• Develops inventory control procedures; maintains stock levels of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs quality and infection prevention monitoring related to patient nutrition care.

Skills

Age-specific standards

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Dietary Management certification

Tools

Word processing

Data entry

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.

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

Minimum Education & Experience:

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

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.