Dietary Manager

Outfield Healthcare Partners; White Settlement (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead the dietary department. This role involves planning and supervising food service operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing nutrition care to enhance residents' health. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in food service management, and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals. Join a team dedicated to quality care and make a significant impact on residents' well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Training as a Certified Dietary Manager or equivalent education required.
• At least two years’ supervisory experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of nutrition service in the dietary department.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are met for residents.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary teams regarding resident nutrition.

Skills

Nutritional Planning

Food Safety Standards

Leadership

Budget Management

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Associate's Degree in Food Service Management

Tools

eKardex

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Position Description

Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, and supervising functions and personnel within the dietary department. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food to residents for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing their overall health. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operations of nutrition service within the dietary department, according to facility policy and procedures and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that food quality, safety standards, and resident needs are satisfactorily met.
• Provides nutrition care within scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Uses forecasts, food waste records, inventory, and equipment records to plan the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment; purchases food and supplies through DSSI and contacts the purchasing department about local producers.
• Participates in department budget planning and supplies monthly reports to the administrator; stays within budget for food, supplements, and supplies.
• Communicates with the registered dietitian, dietetic technician, nursing service, dietary personnel, residents, families, and other disciplines concerning food service and resident nutrition care.
• Uses company forms and guidelines for nutrition care of residents in the departmental procedure manual and relevant clinical practice guides.
• Collects data and participates in the nutrition assessment process as directed by the Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Provides routine progress notes in residents’ medical records as directed by the Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team concerning residents’ plan of care during care conferences and in the development of baseline care plans as directed by the Registered Dietitian and Administrator.
• Ensures care plan interventions regarding nutrition/hydration are based on the resident’s assessment, disease processes, and choices/directives, including amount, type, texture, and frequency of food and fluids.
• Reviews dietary restrictions and/or weight measurements for revisions/discontinuity based on resident/representative and physician decisions; must be documented in the medical record.
• Develops and utilizes a referral system for the registered dietitian.
• Monitors residents’ progress toward nutrition goals, evaluates the effectiveness of care plans, documents outcomes, and adjusts plans as needed under supervision.
• Visits residents regarding menus, food service, preferences, and dietary restrictions upon admission and periodically thereafter.
• Uses and updates resident information in electronic systems like eKardex for food, nutrition, and dining information.
• Adapts services considering resident preferences and develops processes for individualized diets when standard diets are insufficient.
• Reviews weight records routinely and communicates variances to the registered dietitian and interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates resident nutrition information using reports and other communication tools as directed.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned or changed at any time.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Training as a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP), or a Dietetic Technician, registered (DTR), or equivalent military or traditional education.
• Associate’s or higher degree in food service management or hospitality, including relevant coursework.
• At least two years’ food service supervisory experience, preferably in long-term care.

Outfield Healthcare Partners provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.