Dietary Manager

ClearSky Health; Lake City (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to lead the Food Service Department. You will oversee meal preparation, service, and quality while aligning with company values and patient care standards.

You will collaborate with the Dietitian and interdisciplinary team to monitor patient nutrition, ensure compliance with regulations, manage inventory, and guide staff through efficient food service operations. Prior experience in hospitals is required.

Qualifications

• Two years’ direct dietary experience in a hospital or related medical facility.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of local/state health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient nutrition status alongside the Dietitian.
• Develop and evaluate food service procedures to ensure timely meals.
• Ensure menus are developed, served, and documented per policy.
• Direct Dietary Services Department operations per policies and standards.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Implement inventory controls and procurement of food and supplies.
• Ensure stock levels of food and equipment are adequate.
• Monitor quality and infection prevention in patient nutrition care.
• Routinely inspect dietary areas for regulatory compliance.
• Support safety and training; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dietary management

Supervisory experience

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Computer skills

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.

The Dietary Manager is responsible for the overall effectiveness of the Food Service Department to include planning, developing, organizing, and evaluating all aspects of food preparation and service to ensure quality food service. May provide technical guidance in food preparation and service techniques. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

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.

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