Dietary Manager

Oceans Healthcare; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a Dietary Manager to ensure optimal patient nutrition and satisfaction. This role involves coordinating dietary needs, communicating with healthcare teams, and overseeing food service operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and writing skills, along with relevant certifications. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a supportive setting, where your contributions will directly impact patient well-being and satisfaction. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients every day!

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a dietary department is desirable.
• Must have current food handler certificate and be CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication of dietary requirements with staff and vendors.
• Assures delivery of good patient nutritional care and satisfaction.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong writing skills

Medical terminology

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietician certification

Tools

Food handler certificate

CPR certification

Job description

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Oceans Lubbock provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services in a safe and comfortable environment with individual and group treatment programs designed to meet the specific needs of patients during any stage of life.

The Dietary Manager facilitates communication of patient’s dietary requirements with the contractual food vendor, nursing staff and Registered Dietician. Assist with ordering snacks, food supplements, fruits and special dietary needs. Ensures patient satisfaction. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans’ Mission, policies and procedures, and PI Standards.

Essential Functions:

• Assures delivery of good patient nutritional care and maintains patient satisfaction with food service.
• Follows up with diet orders and performs visual inspection of food.
• Communicates dietary needs and consults with Registered Dietician.
• Participates in patient treatment planning and makes recommendations for dietary needs. Communicates diet needs to treatment team members.
• Keeps current on all meal censuses, diet orders/change orders.
• Coordinates preparation and delivery of food for health care meals and the dietary vendor.
• Coordinates appropriate menus served, preparation and delivery of food for health care meals and the dietary vendor.
• Participates in the Infection Control Committee, Utilization Review Committee, Safety Committee and/or other committees assigned.
• Oversees refrigerator storage temperature and monitors expiration dates on all food items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

At least 2 years’ experience in a dietary department is desirable. May hold higher Registered Dietician licensing and degree.

Must be able to read and write. Good communication skills needed. Courtesy, adaptability, strong writing skills, and medical terminology preferred. Must have current food handler certificate and be CPR certified. An Oceans Healthcare approved behavioral health de-escalation program is also required.

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high-paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to the atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care