Dietary Manager: Lead Nutrition & Dining Services

The-Waters-3; Roan Mountain (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters-3 in Roan Highlands, TN, seeks a Dietary Manager to support the Dietitian and lead the Dietary Department daily. You will ensure quality nutrition services, maintain sanitary kitchen operations, and supervise staff to deliver individualized meal plans for residents. Strong leadership, organizational, and regulatory knowledge are essential for this role.

Join our compassionate healthcare team to enhance residents' health and quality of life through exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Dietary Manager is required.
• Graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility.
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.
• Registered as a Food Service Director in this state.
• Knowledgeable of dietary practices and state laws governing long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates dietary services with Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, and related departments.
• Assists in developing departmental policies, procedures, equipment, and supplies.
• Develops preliminary and comprehensive dietary assessments for residents.
• Develops written dietary care plans with goals for each resident.
• Schedules care plans and assessments for committee meetings.
• Ensures care plans guide daily dietary services for residents.
• Identifies special equipment/utensils needed for residents’ diets.
• Reviews and revises care plans at least quarterly.
• Provides substitute foods of similar nutritive value when needed.
• Maintains competence in kitchen equipment and sanitation.
• Inspects storage rooms and utility closets for upkeep and control.
• Processes diet changes and new diets from nursing services.
• Identifies and records routine dietary functions exposure risks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Dietary Manager

Degree in dietetic training (accredited course)

1 year supervisory experience in hospital/SNF/related facility

Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy

Registered Food Service Director in this state

Knowledge of dietary practices and long-term care regulations

Job description

The Waters-3 in Roan Highlands, TN, seeks a Dietary Manager to support the Dietitian and lead the Dietary Department daily. You will ensure quality nutrition services, maintain sanitary kitchen operations, and supervise staff to deliver individualized meal plans for residents. Strong leadership, organizational, and regulatory knowledge are essential for this role.

Join our compassionate healthcare team to enhance residents' health and quality of life through exceptional dining experiences.