Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Dietary Manager to lead and oversee the food service operations within a healthcare or assisted living environment. This pivotal role involves managing dietary services, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and delivering exceptional nutritional care to residents or patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of clinical nutrition, and a passion for promoting health and well-being through quality food management. Join us to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives while fostering a collaborative, efficient, and compliant dietary department. Duties Lead and manage the dietary department, supervising food service teams to ensure smooth daily operations Develop, implement, and oversee care plans that incorporate nutritional needs tailored to individual residents or patients Ensure all food production adheres to safety standards, health codes, and regulatory policies Conduct patient assessments to determine specific dietary requirements, including specialized diets such as tube feeding or diagnostic evaluation diets Manage food safety programs, including food safety management and compliance with health regulation policies Oversee budgeting processes for the dietary department, ensuring cost-effective food procurement and resource allocation Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for documenting nutrition plans, care updates, and patient progress Coordinate with healthcare teams to integrate nutrition strategies into overall care plans and provide health coaching when appropriate Supervise food service operations in acute care settings or assisted living facilities, ensuring high-quality food production and presentation Monitor staff performance through supervising experience, team management, and providing ongoing training in food service management Qualifications Proven experience in dietary management within assisted living or healthcare environments Strong knowledge of physiology, clinical nutrition, dietetics, and food safety management practices Experience with patient assessment techniques and managing specialized diets such as tube feeding or acute care nutrition plans Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for managing electronic health records related to nutrition and care plans Demonstrated leadership skills with previous supervisory or team management roles in food service or dietary departments Knowledge of health regulation policies related to food service health code compliance and safety standards Ability to manage budgets effectively while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety Excellent communication skills for collaborating with healthcare teams and coaching residents on nutritional wellness Managing food service teams with supervising experience in fast-paced environments is highly preferred Join us as a Dietary Manager to lead with passion, uphold the highest standards of nutritional care, and foster an environment where residents thrive through exceptional dietary services!

Pay:

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person