Dietary Manger

PARADIGM HEALTHCARE; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Résumé du poste

Paradigm Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietary Manager to lead the dietary team in a skilled nursing facility in Houston, TX. The role focuses on managing staff, budgets, menu planning, and ensuring nutrition care compliance for residents.

Ideal candidates hold an active dietary management license, have supervisory experience in healthcare food service, and are committed to delivering high-quality meals and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active license as a certified dietary manager or certified food service manager, or eligibility to work per federal/state law.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience in a dietary department in a hospital, nursing facility, or medical facility.

Responsabilités

• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory for food, beverages, and supplies.
• Adhere to budget for supplies, food, and labor.
• Develop baseline care plans within 48 hours of admission.
• Document progress reports as per MDS guidelines.
• Attend care plan/Medicare meetings for special diets or nutrition concerns.
• Place food orders for residents with special dietary needs.
• Participate in menu planning.
• Oversee dietary staff and ensure sanitation, cooking, and service meet policies.
• Ensure clean and properly functioning food prep areas and equipment.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served per orders/diet instructions.
• Comply with OSHA and nursing home regulations and facility policies.
• Maintain dietary policies in line with applicable laws.
• Ensure licensure for dietary staff and facility compliance.
• Administer disciplinary actions fairly with HR coordination.
• Interact professionally with residents, families, staff, and supervisors.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Job Details: Job Location: Paradigm at Westbury - Houston, TX 77035, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a dedicated, compassionate leader to join the Paradigm Healthcare team as Dietary Manager!

Job Duties

• Stock ingredients and monitor, food, beverage, and equipment/supplies inventory as directed
• Adhere to budget for supplies, food, and labor as directed
• Work with the team to develop the baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission
• Document progress report(s) at required intervals as stated in MDS guidelines
• Attend skilled care plan/Medicare meetings with members, families, and care team when it involves a special diet or nutritional concern
• Place necessary food orders with the cook for patients that have special dietary needs
• Participate in menu planning
• Oversee dietary staff to ensure that cleaning, cooking, and service is consistent with facility’s policies and procedures
• Ensure that food preparation areas, kitchen, dishes, and equipment are cleaned appropriately
• Ensure that food is cooked and served to residents consistent with orders or diet instructions
• Follow OSHA and safety regulations for food service sanitation, applicable regulations for nursing homes, and the facility’s policies and procedures
• Maintain dietary policies and procedures consistent with applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and laws
• Ensure all employees and facility have necessary licensure for dietary, cooking, and food services
• Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status
• Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the HR Director and/or Administrator in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
• Communicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisors

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance

Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Maintain an active license as a certified dietary manager or certified food service manager, or otherwise is permitted to work in this position pursuant to federal and state law
• Minimum three years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a dietary department at a hospital, a nursing facility, or other medical facility preferred
• Knowledge of dietary practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in nursing facilities

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team, who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.