Dietary Manager Salaried HCC

PruittHealth; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to lead the Dietary Department. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing operations to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines while providing nutritionally adequate meals. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a medical facility and a certification in dietetic training. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of families and patients. This position offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory experience in a medical facility.
• Certification in an accredited dietetic training course required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the operation of the Dietary Department.
• Conducts inventory and purchases food and supplies.
• Supervises tray line service and ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Food management

Diet therapy

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Dietary Manager Salaried HCC (2506140)

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing the center and as directed by the Administrator. Responsible for maintaining the Dietary Department in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and providing nutritionally adequate meals in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Interviews patients/families to obtain food preferences, habits, diet history, and other pertinent nutrition information.
2. Completes appropriate clinical documentation in the medical record pertaining to the nutritional needs of the patient in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and care plan to comply with regulatory guidelines.
3. Prepares for visits from Registered Dietitians and complies with recommendations as outlined in company policies and procedures.
4. Reviews regular and therapeutic diet orders to ensure they are served as prescribed and according to the menu.
5. Reviews and documents patients' cultural backgrounds that may affect food consumption.
6. Monitors freezer/refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures and maintains appropriate documentation.
7. Conducts inventory, purchases food and supplies, and monitors receipt for compliance with organizational standards and regulatory guidelines.
8. Maintains proper storage, preparation, distribution, and serving of food under sanitary conditions in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
9. Supervises tray line service and conducts tray audits to ensure meals are served as prescribed and in compliance with regulations.
10. Follows procedures for serving partner meals to comply with company policies and procedures.
11. Supervises cleaning of all kitchen equipment, including carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, oven, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine, coffee/tea maker, and steam table.
12. Supervises operation of all major equipment such as dish machine, garbage disposal, blender, mixer, steamer, meat slicer, fryer, ovens, and coffee/tea maker.
13. Monitors food production to ensure meals are prepared and served to maintain nutritive value in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
14. Maintains compliance with budgetary guidelines as outlined by company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a skilled nursing care center, hospital, or related medical facility.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Certification in an accredited dietetic training course approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals and/or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred):

Customer service orientation, training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, and basic computer skills.

Our commitment:

Family makes us stronger. Our family, your family, one family. We are committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.