Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Dietary Manager to lead our food service operations within a healthcare or assisted living setting. In this vital role, you will oversee all aspects of dietary services, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, safe, and appealing meals that meet regulatory standards and support residents’ health and well-being. Your leadership will foster a collaborative team environment, uphold food safety and health policies, and manage resources efficiently to provide exceptional dietary care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents’ quality of life through expert nutrition management and compassionate leadership.
Duties
- Develop and implement comprehensive care plans that incorporate clinical nutrition principles tailored to residents’ individual health needs.
- Supervise and manage food service teams, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Oversee food production processes, ensuring meals are prepared according to dietary guidelines, safety standards, and resident preferences.
- Maintain strict compliance with health regulation policies and food service health codes to guarantee a safe dining environment.
- Conduct patient assessments related to nutritional status, including tube feeding management and diagnostic evaluation of dietary needs.
- Manage budgets effectively for the dietary department, including purchasing supplies, controlling costs, and optimizing resource allocation.
- Utilize electronic health records (EHR) systems for documenting care plans, tracking nutritional progress, and coordinating with healthcare teams.
- Ensure food safety management practices are followed rigorously to prevent contamination or foodborne illnesses.
- Monitor regulatory updates related to food service and healthcare nutrition standards to maintain compliance at all times.
- Provide health coaching and education to residents to promote healthy eating habits and improve overall wellness.
Requirements
- Proven experience in assisted living or healthcare settings with a strong background in dietary management.
- Knowledge of physiology, clinical nutrition, dietetics, and care planning tailored to diverse resident needs.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience managing food service teams within a regulated environment.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for managing electronic health records related to nutrition care.
- Expertise in managing food safety protocols, health regulation policies, and food service health code compliance.
- Strong understanding of budget management, food production processes, and resource planning.
- Experience with tube feeding protocols, acute care nutrition needs, and diagnostic evaluation of dietary requirements.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Ability to perform patient assessments accurately and develop appropriate care plans aligned with clinical goals.
- Knowledge of food service management best practices combined with a passion for delivering compassionate nutritional care.
Join us as we elevate the standard of dietary services by blending expert management with heartfelt care—helping our residents thrive through nutritious living!
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
