Dietary Supervisor

ExcelCare At Dover; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelCare At Dover is seeking a highly motivated Dietary Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the dietary department, ensuring high-quality meals and nutrition for patients and residents. You will supervise kitchen staff, assess needs, develop meal plans, conduct inspections, maintain records, and collaborate with other departments to support comprehensive care.

The role requires strong leadership and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dietary Supervisor or related role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of dietary regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate dietary staff to ensure efficient food service.
• Assess patient/resident nutrition needs and develop meal plans.
• Conduct daily kitchen inspections to ensure compliance with dietary standards.
• Maintain records of nutrition plans, food service operations, and inventory.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive care.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and hazard analysis protocols.
• Develop communication strategies with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize care and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Dietary Supervisor to join our team at ExcelCare At Dover. As a key member of our nutrition team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our dietary department, ensuring the highest quality of care and service to our patients and residents.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the dietary staff to ensure efficient and effective food service delivery

• Assess patient/resident needs and develop individualized meal plans to meet those needs

• Conduct daily kitchen inspections to ensure compliance with dietary standards and regulations

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient/resident nutrition plans, food service operations, and inventory management

• Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive care and services to patients/residents

• Ensure adherence to infection control and hazard analysis protocols

• Develop and implement effective communication strategies to ensure seamless coordination with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care and satisfaction

Requirements:

• Experience as a Dietary Supervisor or related role

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• Strong knowledge of dietary regulations and standards