Dietary Manager: Lead Nutritious Meals & Patient Care

StoneCreek Health and Rehabilitation; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonecreek Health and Rehab is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead our dietary team and uphold high nutritional standards for residents. Under the supervision of the Dietitian, you will oversee data collection, care plans, meal orders, and staff training to ensure safe, nutritious meals and excellent service.

You will collaborate with the IDT, conduct resident education, and help maintain compliance with food safety regulations. A CDM and healthcare experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Dietary Manager Program.
• Successful completion of the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Exam.
• Minimum of one year of experience in healthcare food service.
• Two years of experience working with elderly populations preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and manage dietary staff effectively.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial data collection and screening for participant nutrition assessments.
• Assist with implementation of individualized plan of care for participants as assigned by the RDN.
• Document and report results of observations to Dietitian and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Update center databases with new/ongoing diet orders and communicate with staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Meet with participants and families to address nutrition concerns and provide education.
• Communicate concerns to the Dietitian and IDT as needed.
• Review meals, textures, modified diets, hydration, and diet orders with staff.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and participate as needed.
• Monitor plan of care with participants and caregivers and verify implementation.
• Assist in developing dietary policies and procedures and ensure meals are served at proper temperatures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

CDM certification

Certified Dietary Manager Program

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Stonecreek Health and Rehab is seeking a Dietary Manager to lead our dietary team and uphold high nutritional standards for residents. Under the supervision of the Dietitian, you will oversee data collection, care plans, meal orders, and staff training to ensure safe, nutritious meals and excellent service.

You will collaborate with the IDT, conduct resident education, and help maintain compliance with food safety regulations. A CDM and healthcare experience are required or preferred.