Lead Dietary Services Manager - Skilled Nursing

PruittHealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Dietary Manager Salaried HCC to oversee the Dietary Department in a healthcare center, ensuring nutritionally adequate meals and regulatory compliance.

The role requires supervisory experience, Dietetic certification, and strong cost control and food management skills. You will coordinate with the Registered Dietitian, manage budgets, and supervise kitchen operations to maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' supervisory experience in a skilled nursing care center, hospital, or related medical center.
• Certification in an accredited Dietetic training course approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or AND.
• Preferred ability in cost control, food management, diet therapy and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or families to obtain food preferences, diet history and nutrition information.
• Review diet orders and ensure meals are served as prescribed and per menu.
• Supervise tray line service and conduct tray audits to ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Monitor temperatures of freezers/refrigerators and maintain proper documentation.
• Conduct inventory, purchases of food/supplies, and ensure receipt compliance.
• Maintain sanitary handling, storage and preparation of food.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Cost control

Food management

Diet therapy

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dietetic training certification

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Dietary Manager Salaried HCC to oversee the Dietary Department in a healthcare center, ensuring nutritionally adequate meals and regulatory compliance.

The role requires supervisory experience, Dietetic certification, and strong cost control and food management skills. You will coordinate with the Registered Dietitian, manage budgets, and supervise kitchen operations to maintain high standards of safety and quality.