Dietary Manager

Granite County Medical Center; Philipsburg (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Dietary Manager to oversee dietary services for the Nursing Home and Hospital. The role involves ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, supervising dietary staff, and managing menu planning. Candidates should be Certified Dietary Managers or willing to obtain certification promptly. This leadership position is crucial for maintaining high standards of patient care and dining experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Dietary Manager or able to obtain certification soon.
• Experience in dietary service management preferred.
• Familiar with state and federal dietary regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises dietary services for the Nursing Home and Hospital.
• Ensures compliance with food service regulations.
• Manages daily menu and dietary supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Interpersonal Communication

Menu Management

Staff Supervision

Education

Certified Dietary Manager certification

Job description

Responsible for the direction, management and regulatory compliance of dietary services delivered to the Nursing Home, Hospital, staff and guests. Plans, directs and coordinates food services provided to residents/patients/staff and visitors in accordance with community standards of practice, facility policies and current federal and state regulations. Supervise and direct dietary staff. Perform duties of lead cook.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Supervises and directs the dietary services of the Nursing Home and Hospital.
2. Assumes responsibility for compliance with state/federal/local regulations and guidelines as applicable to dietary services.
3. Is an active participant in interdisciplinary teams to provide quality, comprehensive care to residents/patients within the facility, including but not limited to: Quality Improvement, Department Head meetings and resident Care Plan meetings.
4. Develops/implements policies and procedures for Dietary Services.
5. Manages the daily menu including recipes, ingredients, food textures, and specialized diets in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations.
6. Manages dietary supplies, orders necessary items, performs inventory, ensures proper storage of all supplies and equipment.
7. Supervises Dietary Staff including scheduling of dietary staff members. Ensures appropriate levels of dietary staff on duty at all times.
8. Oversees regulatory compliance with the Resident Assessment Instrument/Minimum Data Set dietary section K.
9. Investigates, tracks and trends incidents related to kitchen safety and infection control.
10. Communicates with residents/families/friends/social services staff, physicians to discuss and act on concerns related to dietary needs.
11. Interview and hire dietary staff within facility policy. Has the authority to terminate within the same policy.
12. Responsible for evaluation and disciplinary processes of dietary staff.
13. Performs functions of lead cook including meal preparation and clean up according to the established menu cycle.
14. Must be a Certified Dietary Manager or have the ability to obtain certification within a reasonable amount of time as mutually agreed upon with the Human Resource Director.

Secondary Job Duties:

1. Provides staff education in areas of expertise related to quality patient/resident care and safety.
2. Participate on organizational Quality Improvement Circles as requested.
3. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Administrator.