Dietary Manager

Harborview Health Systems; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Merrill Lynch

DailyPay

Health Insurance with Anthem BlueCross

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Credits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Harborview Health Systems is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the food service department for residents. You will ensure therapeutic diets follow physician orders and regulatory standards while optimizing quality and satisfaction.

You will plan menus, monitor resident weights, and manage costs. The role requires overseeing staff and coordinating with dietary consultants to maintain high care standards in a faith-based facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service management, preferably in a long-term care or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, regulatory standards, and infection control procedures.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification.
• Certified Dietary Manager or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the food service department.
• Ensure proper preparation and service of therapeutic diets per physician orders and standards.
• Complete assigned sections of the MDS and participate in dietary care plan development.
• Plan and adjust menus to meet residents' nutritional needs with consultant review.
• Monitor weights at admission, monthly, and during significant condition changes.
• Set and manage performance standards for food service delivery, optimizing efficiency and satisfaction.
• Ensure resource planning, cost control, and operational processes within the department.
• Supervise and support dietary staff, fostering accountability, safety, and hospitality.
• Duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service management

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Infection control procedures

Education

ServSafe Certification

Certified Dietary Manager

Job description

Dietary Manager

Top pay and benefits!

Who we are

As a faith-based organization, our mission is simple but powerful: to care for the caregiver so they can in turn care for our residents.

We offer top pay and benefits in a positive work environment.

The Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated and organized Dietary Manager

What You Will Do

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the food service department
• Ensure proper preparation and service of therapeutic diets in compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards
• Complete assigned sections of the MDS and participate in developing and revising dietary care plans
• Plan and adjust menus to meet the nutritional needs of residents, including consultant review and follow-up on dietary recommendations
• Monitor and assess resident weights upon admission, monthly, and during any significant change in condition
• Set and manage performance standards for food service delivery, optimizing efficiency, quality, and satisfaction
• Ensure proper resource planning, cost control, and operational processes within the department
• Supervise and support dietary staff, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and hospitality
• Duties as assigned

What You Must Have

• Prior experience in food service management, preferably in a long-term care or healthcare setting
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, regulatory dietary standards, and infection control procedures
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification
• Certified Dietary Manager or equivalent

Benefits - Things we want you to know

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 401(k) managed by Merrill Lynch
• DailyPay
• Health Insurance with Anthem Blue Cross or Cigna
• Dental, Life, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Credits
• Career advancement opportunities!