Dietary Manager

PruittHealth; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Dietary Manager to plan, organize, and direct the dietary department in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and provide nutritionally adequate meals in line with regulatory guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma, two years of supervisory experience in a skilled nursing care center or hospital, and certified Dietetic training approved by the Academy of Nutrition and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a skilled nursing care center, hospital, or related medical center.
• Certified in an accredited Dietetic training program approved by AND and/or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients/families to determine food preferences, diet history, and nutrition information.
• Document nutrition-related assessments and care plans in medical records to comply with regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with Registered Dietitians and implement recommendations per policy.
• Review and verify diet orders to ensure compliance with prescribed menus.
• Document patient cultural backgrounds affecting food choices.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain sanitary storage of foods per guidelines.
• Perform inventory and procurement of food and supplies in line with budgetary standards.
• Supervise tray line service and conduct tray audits to ensure accuracy and nutrition.
• Oversee cleaning of kitchen equipment and proper operation of major appliances.
• Support budget adherence and cost-control measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Nutrition knowledge

Customer service

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description - Dietary Manager (2610748)

Dietary Manager - 2610748

Description

JOB PURPOSE: Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing the center and as directed by the Administrator.Responsible for maintaining the Dietary Department in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and provide nutritionally adequate meals in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews patient/family to obtain food preferences, habits, diet history and other pertinent nutrition information.
• Completes appropriate clinical documentation in the medical record pertaining to the nutritional needs of the patient in accordance with the patient comprehensive assessment and care plan to comply with regulatory guidelines.
• Prepares for visit from Registered Dietitian and comply with recommendations as outlined in company policies and procedures.
• Reviews regular and therapeutic diet orders to ensure they are served as prescribed and in accordance to the menu.
• Reviews and documents patient’s cultural backgrounds that may affect food consumption.
• Monitors freezer/refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures and make certain appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Conducts inventory, purchases food/supplies and monitors receipt for compliance with organization’s standard of practice and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains the proper storage, preparation, distribution and serving of food under sanitary conditions in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Supervises tray line service and conducts tray audits to ensure they are served as prescribed and in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Follows procedures for serving partner meals to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Supervises proper procedures for cleaning all kitchen equipment to include but not limited to carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, oven, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine, coffee/ tea maker, and steam table.
• Supervises the operation of all major equipment to include but not limited to the dish machine, garbage disposal, blender, mixer, steamer, meat slicer, fryer, steamer, ovens, and coffee/tea maker.
• Monitors food production to ensure meals are prepared and served to maintain nutritive value in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with budgetary guidelines as outlined by company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Should possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a skilled nursing care center, hospital or other related medical center.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Must be certified in an accredited course in Dietetic training approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals and/or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications) Customer service oriented. Should have training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy and basic computer skills.

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