We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Dietary Manager to join our team at Allure of Mount Carroll! As a key member of our healthcare center, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of our Dietary Department, ensuring that quality nutritional services are provided to our residents daily. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and have a strong background in food service management, we'd love to hear from you!
Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Dietary Department, its programs, and activities
Assist in developing and maintaining written job descriptions and performance evaluations for each level of dietary personnel
Review departmental policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Dietitian and/or Administrator
Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control
Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department
Review departmental complaints and grievances from personnel and make written reports to the Dietitian and/or Administrator of actions taken
Assist during resident discharge planning with the dietary portion of the resident's discharge from the facility
Participate in facility surveys (inspections made by authorized government agencies)
Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history and maintain records of the resident's food likes and dislikes
Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician's orders
Ensure that charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the service
Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures
Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times
Assist the Infection Control Committee in the development, implementation, and revisions of food services aseptic and isolation techniques
Ensure that dietary service work area, food storage area, and food preparation areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly
Ensure that the care plan identifies any special equipment and utensils the resident may need; discuss and problem areas with the Director of Nursing
Ensure that all Dietary personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in planning daily food services for the resident
If you're a motivated and compassionate Dietary Manager looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity! We offer a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join our team today and become a part of our caring community!
