Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Dietary Manager and Food Services Director, where you will lead the planning, organization, and management of comprehensive food service operations within a healthcare and assisted living setting. This pivotal role combines clinical nutrition expertise with management skills to ensure the delivery of nutritious, safe, and compliant food services that enhance resident well-being. You will oversee dietary departments, supervise food production teams, and ensure adherence to health regulations while fostering a positive environment focused on quality care and exceptional service.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement nutritious meal plans tailored to residents’ dietary needs, including specialized diets such as tube feeding and clinical nutrition protocols.
- Manage daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, including food safety management and health code adherence.
- Supervise and lead food service teams, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations to promote a motivated and efficient workforce.
- Monitor budgetary expenditures, manage food inventory, and oversee food production processes to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
- Ensure all food service activities meet regulatory standards related to health policies, safety guidelines, and licensing requirements.
Skills
- Proven experience in assisted living or acute care environments with a strong understanding of patient assessment and clinical nutrition.
- Expertise in managing food service teams with supervisory experience in dietary or food production departments.
- Knowledge of health regulation policies related to food safety management, food service health code compliance, and nutrition standards.
- Strong management skills including budgeting, resource allocation, and team leadership to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for managing electronic health records related to dietetics and care plans.
- Excellent communication skills for health coaching, staff training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Embark on a rewarding career where your leadership directly impacts the health and happiness of residents through nutritious meal services! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while ensuring you work in an environment that values integrity, innovation, and compassionate care.
Pay: $25.95 - $31.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Dietary Manager Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
