Dietary Manager

Apploi; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center seeks a Dietary Manager to lead our dietary services, overseeing menu planning, nutrient-dense meals, and compliance with health regulations. You will supervise the dietary team, coordinate nutrition plans, and ensure accurate documentation in EMR/EHR systems, delivering high-quality resident care in a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes clinical nutrition knowledge, leadership, budgeting, and strong teamwork to support residents’ health and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assisted living or healthcare with dietetics or clinical nutrition.
• Supervisory experience managing food service teams.
• Knowledge of health regulations and food safety.
• Budgeting, food production, and service management.
• Experience with patient assessments including nutrition needs.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR documentation of care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the dietary department and food service teams.
• Develop care plans with clinical nutrition principles.
• Oversee food safety compliance and sanitation.
• Conduct nutrition-related patient assessments.
• Manage menu planning, ordering, inventory, and budgeting.
• Document care plans and nutrition data in EHR/EMR.
• Train staff on food safety, regulations, EMR/EHR.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Budgeting

EMR/EHR proficiency

Clinical nutrition

Team coordination

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Patient assessment

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

NOW HIRING: Dietary Manager

Aster Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
524 Wardell Rd Tinton Falls, NJ 07753

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Dietary Manager to lead our food service operations within a healthcare or assisted living environment. In this vital role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and supervision of all dietary services to ensure the delivery of nutritious, safe, and appealing meals that meet regulatory standards and support residents' health and well-being. Your leadership will foster a team-oriented atmosphere, ensuring compliance with health regulations while managing budgets and food safety protocols. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' quality of life through expert dietary management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the dietary department, supervising food service teams to ensure efficient daily operations and high-quality meal production.
• Develop and implement care plans that incorporate clinical nutrition principles tailored to residents' individual health needs.
• Oversee food safety management practices, ensuring compliance with health codes, sanitation standards, and regulatory policies across all food preparation areas.
• Conduct patient assessments related to nutrition status, including monitoring tube feeding procedures and evaluating dietary needs through diagnostic evaluations.
• Manage food production processes, including menu planning, food ordering, inventory control, and budgeting to optimize resources while maintaining nutritional standards.
• Utilize electronic health records (EHR) systems for documenting care plans, dietary assessments, and progress notes accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure staff training on food safety protocols, health regulation policies, EMR/EHR management, and best practices in clinical nutrition.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assisted living or healthcare settings with a strong background in dietetics or clinical nutrition.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills with managing food service teams and supervising staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health regulation policies, food service health code compliance, and food safety management practices.
• Familiarity with managing budgets, food production processes, and food service management systems.
• Experience with patient assessment techniques including tube feeding management and diagnostic evaluation of nutritional needs.
• Strong understanding of physiology related to nutrition and acute care environments.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for documentation of care plans and nutritional data.
• Leadership qualities with excellent team management skills and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary care teams effectively.

Join us in shaping healthier lives through expert dietary services! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while providing an engaging environment where your leadership can truly shine.

Work Location: In person