Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Assistant Dietary Manager to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you will support the management of dietary services within our assisted living and healthcare facility, ensuring that residents receive nutritious, safe, and satisfying meals while complying with all health regulations. Your leadership will help foster a positive dining experience, promote health and wellness, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives through expert nutritional care and team collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing daily food service operations, including meal preparation, presentation, and service delivery in accordance with dietary plans and health policies
- Supervise and coordinate food service teams to ensure efficient workflow, high standards of hygiene, and compliance with food safety management practices
- Conduct patient assessments to tailor meal plans that meet individual nutritional needs and care plans, including specialized diets such as tube feeding or therapeutic diets
- Oversee food production processes, ensuring quality control, proper portioning, and adherence to food safety regulations
- Manage departmental budgets, inventory control, and procurement processes to optimize resources while maintaining cost-effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with health regulation policies and food service health codes through regular inspections and staff training
- Utilize electronic health records (EHR) systems for documentation of dietary services, patient progress, and care coordination
Requirements
- Proven experience in assisted living or healthcare dietary departments with supervisory or management responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of nutrition principles, clinical nutrition practices, physiology, and dietetics
- Experience with patient assessment techniques, care plan development, and specialized diets such as tube feeding or diagnostic evaluation diets
- Familiarity with food safety management systems and health regulation policies related to food service in healthcare settings
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing food service teams, supervising staff, and fostering a collaborative work environment
- Proficiency in managing budgets, inventory control, and food production operations
- Knowledge of EMR/EHR systems for managing electronic health records related to dietary services
- Ability to perform acute care tasks when necessary and adapt quickly to changing resident needs
Join us in delivering exceptional nutritional care that enhances residents’ well-being! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in management practices, dietary standards, and health coaching techniques. This is a paid position where your expertise directly contributes to creating a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for those we serve.
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- ALF or SNF Dietary Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
