Dietary Manager

Care Plus Management; Rushville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Food Services Manager to lead the dietary department, plan and oversee menus, supervise staff, and ensure quality nutrition services for residents.

The role requires a high school education or equivalent, basic dietary experience, and strong English communication. The position is full-time, on-site, with a schedule M-F and on-call duties as needed. Benefits include dental, health, and vision insurance with PTO.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience preferred (but not necessary).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess tact with residents, families, visitors and staff.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all dietary procedures follow established policies.
• Work with supervisor to implement procedures as required.
• Maintain clean, sanitary and orderly work areas.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs for the department.
• Assist in menu planning, preparation and serving of meals.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas and wash dishes.
• Deliver food carts to designated areas and manage trays.
• Prepare and serve foods per standardized recipes and diet orders.
• Report accidents or hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Dietary experience

English language

Instruction following

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job description:

Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is currently seeking an experienced Food Services Manager to provide leadership and oversee all aspects of our food services department. The Food Services Manager organizes, plans, directs, controls, and supervises functions and personnel within the dietary department which provides food and nutrition services. The Food Services Director ensures the provision of quality food service and nutritional care.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Full Time

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the resident, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the work day.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assure that all Dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Work with the supervisor/designee as necessary to implement procedures and recommended changes as required.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment and appearance of work areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly fashion.
• Recommend to the supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Review menu extensions prior to preparation of foods.
• Assist in preparation and serve meals per schedule.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Wash and clean dishes and utensils as directed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assist in arranging diet cards, serving meals and loading trays on cart.
• Deliver food carts to designated areas.
• Remove food trays/carts from dining rooms and take to dish washing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
• Prepare and serve foods that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menu extensions. (As appropriate).
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Report all accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the supervisor immediately.
• Assists in maintaining all food and supply storage areas in a clean and orderly manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Assists in receiving and storing of incoming food, supplies, etc.... as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings, and in-services etc. as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold or acquire Certifications as a Dietary Manager (CDM); an Associate degree in Food Service Management or Nutrition (DT or DTR); or a 4-year degree in Nutrition or similar area.
• Prefer at least 1 year experience in management role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Job Type: Full-time

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance