Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Certified Dietary Manager, where you will lead and oversee the dietary operations within a vibrant healthcare or assisted living environment. This role is vital in ensuring residents and patients receive nutritious, balanced meals tailored to their individual health needs. As a Certified Dietary Manager, you will champion high standards of food safety, quality, and service while fostering a positive and efficient kitchen atmosphere. Your leadership will directly impact the well-being and satisfaction of those we serve, making every meal an opportunity for health and happiness.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor personalized care plans that incorporate nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and health goals for residents or patients.
- Supervise dietary staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Conduct patient assessments to determine appropriate nutritional interventions and adjust menus accordingly.
- Oversee food preparation processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards such as proper handling of tube feeding supplies and diagnostic evaluation protocols.
- Manage dietary department budgets, inventory control, and procurement to optimize resources while maintaining high-quality service.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to evaluate patient progress, modify care plans as needed, and provide health coaching on nutrition-related topics.
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory guidelines related to assisted living facilities, healthcare standards, and food safety regulations.
Requirements
- Valid certification as a Dietary Manager or equivalent credential from an accredited organization.
- Proven experience in dietary management within assisted living or healthcare settings.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, nutrition science, dietetics principles, and care planning processes.
- Supervising experience with teams responsible for meal preparation and patient care activities.
- Familiarity with tube feeding procedures, diagnostic evaluation techniques, and health coaching strategies.
- Ability to manage budgets effectively while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
- Excellent leadership skills with a proactive approach to managing dietary departments and fostering team collaboration. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise transforms lives through nutritious meals and compassionate care!
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
