Dietary Manager

Intersect Healthcare; Lamont (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected healthcare provider as a Dietary Manager responsible for overseeing food services. You will plan menus, ensure compliance with health regulations, and manage budgets for nourishing the residents and staff. Ideal candidates have management experience and are certified dietary managers.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager required.
• Management experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus in consultation with dietitian.
• Ensure compliance with sanitary regulations.
• Manage food budget and inventory.

Skills

Knowledge of dietary services

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Leadership skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Certified Dietary Manager

One year of management experience

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.10/hr - $26.51/hr

Job Title: Dietary Manager

Location: All

Department: Food and Nutrition Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Administrator

Revised Date: 2/04/2025

Position Summary:

The Dietary Manager is responsible for providing nourishing food to residents, guests and employees under sanitary conditions as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures. They assure us meals are prepared according to menus and in accordance with Federal and State regulations. The Dietary Manager plans menus in consultation with dietitian while taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and review policies and procedures for Food and Nutrition services.
• Plan regular and therapeutic diet menu cycles with consultation from a Registered Dietitian.
• Test, standardize, and supervise the use of recipes and portion control.
• Calculate specific therapeutic diets as ordered by the physician. Provide the nutritional supplements and snacks as required to meet individual nutritional needs.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the annual operating and equipment budget for Food and Nutrition Services. Prepare and review monthly cost analysis reports. Take inventory and purchase food and departmental supplies in quantity, quality and variety needed in accordance with the facility budget and standards. Inspect purchases received for accuracy.
• Provide assurances of safety and sanitation standards and requirements by making periodic environmental and sanitation rounds of the kitchen, dining room(s), and nourishment rooms. Report needed repairs to the Environmental Services Manager.
• Participate in periodic surveys by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, and other regulatory agencies, and become familiar with changes in regulations which impact food handling and departmental operations to ensure compliance.
• Maintain records of daily menus showing any changes made, food usage, meal census, and nutritional intervention plans in accordance with policy.
• Conduct initial visit and subsequent conferences with patients to assess dietary needs and preferences and prepare nutritional intervention plan.
• Conduct written or information patient surveys concerning menus and meal service. Follow up on complaints.
• Attend department and staff meetings, QAPI meetings, and patient care conferences as required.
• Communicate regularly with the dietary consultant to seek advice and consultations on dietary matters and care planning.
• Assist the Recreation Director in planning and implementing special events which require snacks or refreshments.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Practice good personal hygiene and comply with uniform requirements. Wear hairnet or hair cap in food service areas.
• Perform other duties and functions as required.
  
  
  

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Certified Dietary Manager.
• One year of management experience preferred.
  
  
  

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Knowledge of all phases of operations of dietary services, principles of management and supervision, as well as principles of budgeting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of regulations and procedures of the State of Michigan and other regulatory bodies relating to the health care industry and long-term care facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, analyze problems and identify practical solutions. Ability to lead and motivate other employees.
• Basic computer knowledge is required.
  
  
  

Other Special Requirements:

• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
• Ability to travel as needed or assigned.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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