Dietary Manager: Lead Nutrition & Kitchen Excellence

Pruitthealth Corporation; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruitthealth Corporation is seeking a Dietary Manager Salaried HCC to plan, direct, and improve the dietary department in a SNF setting. You will ensure nutritionally adequate meals in line with regulatory guidelines and coordinate with the Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities include supervising food service, maintaining sanitary conditions, and managing budgets while delivering quality patient care. The role requires leadership and strong communication within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a skilled nursing care center or hospital.
• Must be certified in a dietetic training program approved by the ADA/AND.
• Preferred training in cost control, food management, and diet therapy; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients/families to capture food preferences and nutrition history.
• Document nutrition information in medical records per care plan.
• Coordinate with Registered Dietitian and follow policies.
• Review dietary orders to ensure compliance with menus.
• Monitor food storage, safety, and sanitary conditions.
• Oversee tray line service and tray audits to ensure proper meals.
• Manage kitchen equipment cleaning and proper operation of devices.
• Participate in budgeting and cost control within department guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Cost control

Food management

Diet therapy

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Dietetic training certification

Job description

Pruitthealth Corporation is seeking a Dietary Manager Salaried HCC to plan, direct, and improve the dietary department in a SNF setting. You will ensure nutritionally adequate meals in line with regulatory guidelines and coordinate with the Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities include supervising food service, maintaining sanitary conditions, and managing budgets while delivering quality patient care. The role requires leadership and strong communication within the team.