Dietary Services Manager - Long-Term Care

OPCO Skilled Management; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Taos, NM is seeking a Dietitian Manager to lead the dietary department and ensure nutritious meals for residents. You will direct operations, coordinate with the Registered Dietitian and Administrator, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

The role emphasizes menu planning, staff leadership, budgeting, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality nutrition care in a compassionate setting.

Qualifications

• oversee the dietary department and nutrition services
• lead staff to meet food quality and safety standards
• ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state and local rules
• collaborate with dietitians, administrators and nursing staff
• manage menus, orders, and budgets within allocated resources

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of nutrition services within policy and regulations
• Provide leadership to ensure food quality and safety
• Coordinate nutrition care under the Registered Dietitian and Administrator
• Plan purchases using forecasts, inventory records, and supplier contacts
• Participate in budget planning and monthly reporting to administrator
• Document progress notes and care plans in residents’ records

Skills

Nutrition management

Team leadership

Budget planning

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Registered Dietitian

Tools

eKardex

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management in Taos, NM is seeking a Dietitian Manager to lead the dietary department and ensure nutritious meals for residents. You will direct operations, coordinate with the Registered Dietitian and Administrator, and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

The role emphasizes menu planning, staff leadership, budgeting, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality nutrition care in a compassionate setting.