Dietary Services Supervisor – Patient Nutrition & Care

PruittHealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking an Assistant Dietary Manager to assist the Dietary Manager in planning, organizing, and directing the operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with applicable regulations, ensuring nutritious meals are provided daily and the department remains clean and sanitary.

The role involves supervising dietary staff, managing menus, and coordinating patient nutrition plans within a nursing center. Experience in healthcare food service and cost control is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accredited Dietetic training required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a hospital, skilled nursing, or related medical center.
• Knowledge of cost control, food management, and diet therapy.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or families for diet history at admission and as needed.
• Assess and document nutritional needs per patient care plan.
• Review regular and therapeutic diets and menus for proper service.
• Counsel patients on dietary preferences, appetite, and menus.
• Record temperatures and stock levels per procedures.
• Order, store, and stock food and supplies according to policy.
• Assist with food preparation and serving according to guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dietary management

Cost control

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Dietetic training program

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking an Assistant Dietary Manager to assist the Dietary Manager in planning, organizing, and directing the operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with applicable regulations, ensuring nutritious meals are provided daily and the department remains clean and sanitary.

The role involves supervising dietary staff, managing menus, and coordinating patient nutrition plans within a nursing center. Experience in healthcare food service and cost control is preferred.