Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Dietary Supervisor to lead and oversee the dietary services within our healthcare facility. This vital role involves managing the dietary department, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, safe, and personalized meal plans for residents or patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of nutrition and physiology, and experience in supervising dietary operations. Your enthusiasm and commitment will directly impact the health and well-being of those we serve, fostering a positive dining experience that promotes recovery, comfort, and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily dietary operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Develop, implement, and monitor care plans tailored to individual dietary needs, including tube feeding and specialized nutrition protocols.
- Conduct patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status and adjust meal plans accordingly.
- Oversee meal preparation, presentation, and service to ensure high-quality standards are maintained.
- Manage dietary department staff through training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals for diagnostic evaluations and updates to care plans based on patient progress.
- Maintain accurate documentation of dietary records, patient progress notes, and incident reports while managing departmental budgets effectively.
- Provide health coaching to residents or patients to promote healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in assisted living or healthcare settings with a focus on dietary management.
- Strong knowledge of dietetics, nutrition science, physiology, and care plan development.
- Supervising experience within a dietary or healthcare department is essential.
- Familiarity with patient assessment techniques and diagnostic evaluation processes.
- Hands-on experience with tube feeding protocols and specialized nutrition therapies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively while maintaining high standards of care.
- Knowledge of budgeting principles related to departmental operations.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with healthcare teams and coaching residents or patients on healthful practices. Join us in making a meaningful difference by leading our dietary services with passion, expertise, and compassion!
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
