Dietary Manager

Skilled Nursing Facility in Tifton; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

DailyPay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Credits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dietary Manager position at Skilled Nursing Facility in Tifton, GA. The role oversees daily food service operations, ensures therapeutic diets meet physician orders and regulatory standards, and participates in dietary care planning.

You will supervise staff, manage resources and costs, plan menus to meet residents’ nutritional needs, monitor weights, and support quality and hospitality in care delivery. Prior healthcare food service management experience and ServSafe certification are required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service management.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, regulatory dietary 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 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

Skills

Food service management

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Infection control procedures

ServSafe Certification

Education

Certified Dietary Manager or equivalent

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!