Dietary Manager Salaried HCC

PruittHealth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in North Carolina is seeking a Dietary Department leader to oversee the planning, development, and operation of nutrition services. You will ensure nutritionally adequate meals are prepared and served in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

The role requires supervising dietary staff, reviewing diet orders, and coordinating with Registered Dietitians to implement care plans and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have customer service orientation.
• Training in cost control and food management is preferred.
• Knowledge of diet therapy and basic computer skills is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient/family to determine food preferences and diet history.
• Documents nutritional assessments and care plans in the medical record.
• Prepares for and follows R.D. recommendations and policies.
• Reviews diet orders to ensure accuracy and alignment with menus.
• Monitors food storage and maintains sanitary conditions.
• Supervises tray line service and conducts tray audits.

Skills

Customer service

Cost control

Food management

Diet therapy

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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 provide nutritionally adequate meals in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Interviews patient/family to obtain food preferences, habits, diet history and other pertinent nutrition information.
• Completes appropriate clinical documentation in the medical record pertaining to the nutritional needs of the patient in accordance with the patient comprehensive assessment and care plan to comply with regulatory guidelines.
• Prepares for visit from Registered Dietitian and comply with recommendations as outlined in company policies and procedures.
• Reviews regular and therapeutic diet orders to ensure they are served as prescribed and in accordance to the menu.
• Reviews and documents patient’s cultural backgrounds that may affect food consumption.
• Monitors freezer/refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures and make certain appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Conducts inventory, purchases food/supplies and monitors receipt for compliance with organization’s standard of practice and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains the proper storage, preparation, distribution and serving of food under sanitary conditions in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Supervises tray line service and conducts tray audits to ensure they are served as prescribed and in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Follows procedures for serving partner meals to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Supervises proper procedures for cleaning all kitchen equipment to include but not limited to 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.
• Supervises the operation of all major equipment to include but not limited to the dish machine, garbage disposal, blender, mixer, steamer, meat slicer, fryer, steamer, ovens, and coffee/tea maker.
• Monitors food production to ensure meals are prepared and served to maintain nutritive value in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with budgetary guidelines as outlined by company policies and procedures.

Minimum Education Required

Should possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required

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

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

Must be certified in an accredited course in Dietetic training approved by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals and/or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

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

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Primary Location

North Carolina-Raleigh

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

1st Shift

Job Posting

Aug 24, 2026, 7:53:31 AM

Work Locations

PruittHealth - Raleigh