Dietary Manager Confidential Lincoln, NE Job Details Full-time $57,000
- $64,800 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications Skilled nursing facility experience ServSafe Team leadership Shift management High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Inventory tracking for food cost management Managing kitchen staff Dietetics Full Job Description Dietary Manager Position summary A well-established skilled nursing facility, a short commute to West Lincoln, Nebraska, is hiring a Dietary Manager to lead its food and nutrition services department.
You will make sure every resident gets safe, nourishing meals that match their diet orders, preferences and dignity, three meals a day plus snacks. This role is a mix of kitchen leadership, clinical nutrition support and compliance. You will run the kitchen, supervise the dietary team, work with the Registered Dietitian and nursing on residents' nutrition needs, and keep the department ready for survey. Mealtimes are a highlight of residents' days, and you will have a big part in making them good ones. Department
- Food and Nutrition Services Reports to
- Administrator Status
- Full-time Schedule
- Primarily weekday day shift, with some weekends, holidays and coverage as needed Supervises
- Cooks, dietary aides and dishwashers Responsibilities Food service operations Plan and run daily meal service so meals are hot, appetizing, on time and served in a pleasant dining experience.
Implement menus approved by the Registered Dietitian, including therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets and thickened liquids. Keep diet cards or tray tickets accurate and current with physician orders, allergies and resident preferences. Order food and supplies, receive deliveries, rotate stock and track inventory. Plan special meals and events for holidays, birthdays and resident activities. Resident nutrition and care planning Interview new residents about food preferences, allergies, cultural or religious needs and dining habits. Complete nutrition-related sections of the MDS and care plans as assigned, and attend care conferences. Work closely with the Registered Dietitian, nursing and speech therapy on weight loss, hydration, supplements and swallowing concerns. Respond to resident and family food concerns, and use resident council feedback to improve menus and service. Food safety, sanitation and compliance Keep the kitchen compliant with CMS food and nutrition regulations, the FDA Food Code, Nebraska DHHS rules and local health inspections. Monitor food and refrigerator temperatures, labeling and dating, and cleaning schedules, and keep logs current. Make sure staff follow safe food handling, hand hygiene and infection control practices. Lead the dietary department's preparation for annual and complaint surveys and follow through on plans of correction. Maintain an emergency food and water supply as part of the facility's emergency preparedness plan. Staff and budget Hire, train, schedule and supervise dietary staff, and complete competencies and evaluations. Build a dependable team and cover shifts when needed. Manage the food and supply budget, monitor cost per resident day, and reduce waste. Take part in QAPI and department head meetings. Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent. Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP), or another credential that meets federal requirements for a food and nutrition services director. Candidates enrolled in a CDM program may be considered if they complete it within the required timeframe. Current ServSafe Manager or other food protection manager certification. 2+ years of food service experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role. Preferred Experience in a skilled nursing facility, hospital or assisted living setting. Knowledge of therapeutic and texture-modified diets, including IDDSI. Experience completing MDS nutrition sections and care plans. Experience with dietary software such as MealTracker or PointClickCare.
Pay:
$57,000.00
00 per year
Work Location:
In person
