Dietary Services Director - Nutrition & Care Leader

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Wakarusa (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Healthcare Consulting seeks a Dietary Manager to assist the Dietitian in planning and directing the Dietary Department within our facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards and daily quality nutrition services.

You will coordinate with Nursing and other departments, develop and implement policies, assess resident dietary needs, and manage care plans, equipment, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited dietetic training program.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in hospital or similar facility.
• Training in cost control and food management.
• Knowledge of dietary practices and state regulations.
• Must be registered as a Food Service Director in the state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dietary services with Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.
• Assist in developing departmental policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive dietary assessments for residents.
• Develop written dietary plans identifying problems/needs and goals for residents.
• Schedule care plans and assessments for committee meetings.
• Ensure care plans are used to plan daily dietary services.
• Identify any equipment/utensils residents may need.
• Review and revise care plans and assessments at least quarterly.
• Provide substitute foods of similar nutritive value when residents refuse foods.
• Be competent in operating and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Inspect storage rooms and supply areas for upkeep and control.
• Process diet changes from nursing services.
• Classify routine dietary functions to ensure safety with exposure risks.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dietary management knowledge

Cost control

Diet therapy

Education

High school or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited dietetic training program

Job description

Infinity Healthcare Consulting seeks a Dietary Manager to assist the Dietitian in planning and directing the Dietary Department within our facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards and daily quality nutrition services.

You will coordinate with Nursing and other departments, develop and implement policies, assess resident dietary needs, and manage care plans, equipment, and staff training.