Dietary Manager — Skilled Nursing Nutrition Leader

Paycom - ATS; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare in Wharton, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to lead the facility's dietary team in a per diem capacity. The role emphasizes compassionate leadership in a skilled nursing setting, overseeing menus, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, maintain an active dietary management license, and bring a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a dietary department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active license as a Certified Dietary Manager or Certified Food Service Manager.
• Minimum three years’ supervisory experience in a dietary department in a hospital, nursing facility, or other medical facility preferred.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in nursing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory for food, beverage, and supplies.
• Adhere to budget for supplies, food, and labor.
• Develop the baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission.
• Document progress reports per MDS guidelines.
• Attend Medicare/Skilled care plan meetings for special diets.
• Place necessary food orders with the cook for patients with special dietary needs.
• Participate in menu planning.
• Oversee dietary staff to ensure cleansing, cooking, and service align with policies and procedures.
• Ensure food prep areas, kitchen, dishes, and equipment are cleaned appropriately.
• Ensure that food is cooked and served per orders or diet instructions.
• Follow OSHA and safety regulations for food service sanitation and applicable nursing home regulations.
• Maintain dietary policies and procedures per federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ensure all employees and the facility have necessary dietary licensure.
• Administer disciplinary actions fairly per policy.
• Coordinate terminations with HR Director/Administrator as needed.
• Communicate effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dietary knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Paradigm Healthcare in Wharton, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to lead the facility's dietary team in a per diem capacity. The role emphasizes compassionate leadership in a skilled nursing setting, overseeing menus, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, maintain an active dietary management license, and bring a minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a dietary department.